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Our top sunscreen
picks
tested by our staff!
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| SPF 45+ SUNSCREEN: |
 
Neutrogena
UltraSheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, SPF45 A
great all-over, everyday sunblock -- so absorbent and light you won't
even notice it. Other perks of this dermatologist-recommended, broad-spectrum
sunblock: antioxidants to fight environmental damage, waterproof,
sweat-proof, and it won't clog pores.
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| SPF 30+ SUNSCREEN |
 
Coppertone
Continuous Sport Sunblock Spray, SPF 30 Coppertone®
Sport Spray is equipment for your skin. This high performance, ultra
sweatproof sunscreen bonds to your skin on contact and won't run into
your eyes and sting. Plus, this unique spray form offers quick and
even application, no pumping required.
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| SPF 15 SUNSCREEN: |
 
Coppertone
Endless Summer Ultrasheer Sunscreen, SPF 15 Provides
broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection. Contains A0-7™, an antioxidant
complex clinically proven to combat harmful free radicals created
by sun exposure. Sheer lotion feels like you're not wearing any sunscreen
at all.
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| SPF 4 SUNSCREEN: |
 
Bain
de Soleil Orange Gelee Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 4
* For a deep, moisture-rich, longer lasting tan * Lavishes skin with
luxurious emollients that leave skin a glow * Indulges the senses
with its exotic signature Bain de Soleil® fragrance |
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101 easy tips for a great summer!
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A good SPF is mandatory if you're planning
to sunbathe or do outdoors activity during summer months. Everybody
should use SPF, only SPF "numbers" change based on complexion.
When you have finally chosen the right SPF for you, remember
that generally people apply only half of the sunscreen they
need. Moreover the sweating, the friction with the towel, and
water reduce even more the quantity and the homgenuosity of
the sun filter you have applied to your skin.
So be careful, because the efficacy of SPF depends a lot on
the care you apply and reapply it with.
Find out which phototype you belong to with our simple guide:
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Skin phototype depends on the amount of melanin (the human
body protection from the natural rays of the sun) pigment
in the skin. This is determined by constitutional colour (white,
brown or black skin) and the result of exposure to ultraviolet
radiation (tanning). Pale or white skin burns easily and tans
slowly and poorly: it needs more protection against sun exposure.
Darker skin burns less and tans more easily. But remember
that everyone, regardless of skin type needs protection from
the sun.
 phototype
I
 Very pale
skin, often has freckles, blue/hazel eyes, blond/red hair.
Always burns, even in just 5 minutes under the sun, usually
does not tan.
 phototype
II
Fair skin,
blue eyes.
Burns easily, even in just 10 minutes under the sun, tans
poorly.
 phototype
III
Darker white
skin, light brown hair and eyes.
Tans homogeneously after initial burn.
 phototype
IV
Light brown
or olive complexion.
Skin Burns minimally, tans easily.
 phototype
V
Brown skin,
eyes and hair.
Rarely burns, tans darkly easily.
 phototype
VI
Dark brown
or black skin.
Almost never burns, always tans darkly.
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You can calculate the right SPF
for your complexion, taking in consideration 2 factors:
the amount of time it takes for you to get burnt
and the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) you are using.
For example, you know you get burnt in 10 minutes and you
are wearing an 8 SPF: multiply 10 times 8.
The result is an SPF 8 will protect you for 80 minutes (8
x 10).
But you should also be aware
of "the over lap time": it takes roughly 20 minutes for sunscreen
to prepare the skin for protection - that's also the reason
why you should always put sunscreen on before going
out or hitting the beach; in this way your skin will never
be defenseless. In the same way, you must reapply sunscreen
before your time runs out.
If you are not able to calculate precisely
your best SPF, we can tell you that generally you should use:
- phototype I: total block SPF for the
first week, SPF 20 for the second week, SPF 16 for the third
week
- phototype II: SPF 20 for the first week,
SPF 16 for the second week, SPF 12 for the third week
- phototype III: SPF 16/12 the first week,
SPF 12/8 the second week, SPF 4 the third week
- phototype IV: SPF 8 for the first week,
SPF 6 for the second week, SPF 4 the third week
- phototype V and VI: SPF 6 the first week,
SPF 4 the second week, SPF 2 the third week
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