As the weather heats up, it’s time to slather on extra sunscreen to protect your skin. But what kind is best? Is it safe? An expert from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) answers your burning questions.
“The best type of sunscreen is the one you will use again and again,” said Dr. Henry W. Lim, chairman of the department of dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, this week. “Just be sure to choose one that offers broad-spectrum protection, has an SPF of 30 or greater, and is water resistant.”
1. Are high SPF sunscreens better?
Dermatologists recommend using a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30, which blocks 97 percent of the sun’s rays. SPFs higher than 30 block slightly more of the sun’s rays, but Lim warns that no sunscreen can block 100 percent of the sun’s rays. So be sure to reapply every two…
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