Who needs sunscreen?
Everyone. People of all skin colors get skin cancer. More than 3.5 million skin cancers in more than 2 million people are diagnosed annually. Many of these skin cancers could have been prevented with protection from the sun’s rays.
What type of sunscreen should I use?
The best type of sunscreen is the one you will use again and again. Just make sure it offers UVA and UVB protection, a SPF of 30 or greater and is water resistant
When should I use sunscreen?
How much sunscreen should I use, and how often should I apply it?
Is sunscreen all I need to protect myself from the sun?
Sunscreen plays an important role in protecting your skin from the sun, but it does not offer complete protection. To protect your skin and find skin cancer early, dermatologists recommend the following:
Sensitive Skin: |
Badger Sunscreen Unscented SPF 30 |
Colorescience Sunforgettable Mineral Powder Sun Protection SPF 30 & 50 |
CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM SPF 30 |
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 |
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 40 Sunscreen Cream |
Sport Sunscreens: |
Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunblock Spray SPF 55 |
PreSun Ultra Sunscreen Cream SPF 30 |
SolBar Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 |
Babies and Children: |
Aveeno Continuous Protection Mineral Block Facestick SPF 55 |
Blue Lizard Baby Australian Sunscreen SPF 30 |
California Baby No Fragrance Sunblock Stick or Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 |
KINeSYS Kids Alcohol Free Spray Sunscreen SPF 30 |
Sunscreen for Acne Prone Skin: |
EltaMD UV Clear SPF 45 |
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 |