{"id":13144,"date":"2017-08-03T14:25:52","date_gmt":"2017-08-03T18:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=13144"},"modified":"2017-08-07T15:25:52","modified_gmt":"2017-08-07T19:25:52","slug":"spf-sun-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spf-sun-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose The Best Sunscreen For You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not breaking news that you need to be wearing SPF to protect your skin. But shopping for it can be so confusing! From all the different types\u2014physical, chemical, spray, stick, lotion\u2014to the various brands, how do you know if you\u2019re choosing the right one for you and your family?<\/p>\n<p>We asked <a href=\"http:\/\/kachiuleemd.com\">Kachiu Lee, MD<\/a>, a dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at Brown University, to shed some light on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/search?search=broad%2Bspectrum%2Bspf\">SPF<\/a> so you\u2019re not spending hours in the sunscreen aisle. Let\u2019s start with the basics:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is SPF?<br>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>SPF stands for sun protection factor<em>.<\/em> Basically, it measures how well a sunscreen filters your skin from UVB rays, which are the rays that give you a sunburn.<\/p>\n<p>How does it work, though? An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/search?search=broad%2Bspectrum%2Bspf\">SPF<\/a> amount indicates how long it will take UVB rays to burn the skin versus how long it would take someone without SPF. Example: Someone using an SPF of 30 will take 30 times as long to get burned as someone using none. (According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/media\/stats\/prevention-and-care\/sunscreen-faqs\">American Academy of Dermatologists<\/a>, an SPF of 30 will block 97 percent of the sun\u2019s rays and last about 10 hours.)<\/p>\n<p>What people don\u2019t realize is that some SPF products do not specifically filter <em>UVA<\/em> rays.<\/p>\n<p>UVA rays (or Ultra Violet A) are also a concern: UVA rays don\u2019t cause sunburn, but they do penetrate deeper. \u201cUltimately, we want to protect against skin cancer, which is UVA-related,\u201d says Lee. In fact, UVA rays are 30 to 50 time more common than UVB rays, and they can penetrate glass and clouds (sneaky!).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Choosing an SPF<br>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In short, you\u2019ll need SPF protection from both UVB and UVA rays. \u201c\u2019Broad spectrum\u2019 SPFs protect against both UVA and UVB, which gives you a more intense protection from the sun as a whole,\u201d says Lee. If it doesn\u2019t say \u2018broad spectrum,\u2019 it doesn\u2019t protect against both UVA and UVB.<\/p>\n<p>There are two main types of sunscreens: physical and chemical. A physical sunscreen contains an ingredient that protects against both UVA and UVB rays (usually zinc oxide) or physically blocks the sun\u2019s rays (like titanium dioxide). They\u2019re often thick and go on pretty white. There are plenty of organic and more natural sunscreens (like Badger\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/kids-broad-spectrum-zinc-oxide-sunscreen-spf-30-tangerine-vanilla-2-9-oz-cream\/wx-0004\">Broad Spectrum Zinc Oxide for Kids<\/a>) of the physical kind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/24\/beach-bag-essentials\/\"><strong>What 9 The Vitamin Shoppe Health Enthusiasts Always Pack In Their Beach Bags<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chemical sunscreens use ingredients that actually <em>absorb<\/em> the rays, keeping them from your skin. They\u2019re usually thinner, spread over the skin more easily, but require more time before they begin to work. Lee says both kinds of sunscreens are effective.<\/p>\n<p>What SPF factor should you get, though? Lee advises that everyone should aim to buy a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least an SPF of 30. This recommendation is in line with what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/media\/stats\/prevention-and-care\/sunscreen-faqs\">American Academy of Dermatologists<\/a> suggests.<\/p>\n<p>Above that number, however, there\u2019s not much difference in how much protection you get. Yep\u2014 that means that your SPF 50, 85, or 100 doesn\u2019t actually provide significantly more protection (maybe three percent, if at all) than what\u2019s in the SPF 30 tube, according to Lee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/05\/beach-workouts\/\"><strong>7 Beach Activities That Double As Great Workouts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In terms of the texture of your sunscreen, Lee says that lotion sunscreens tend to provide better coverage than sprays. And sprays come with an inhalation risk, so you should always apply them outside and try to avoid breathing in any residue.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering if it\u2019s worth it to buy a special sunscreen just for your face, the answer is yes, especially if you have sensitive skin, acne, or rosacea. Sunscreens for the face, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/goddess-garden-facial-sunscreen-spf-30-3-4-oz-lotion\/ggn1006\">Goddess Garden Facial Natural Sunscreen<\/a>, are specially-formulated not to clog pores or irritate your facial skin.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Using an SPF <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When applying SPF, you need to use at least an ounce for your entire body\u2014about the size of a shot glass (pop one in your beach bag so you always have an idea of how much to use). And although most of the labels say you should apply every four hours, Lee says every two hours is probably a better estimate for the majority of people.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re applying your SPF correctly, you should actually go through a three-four ounce bottle quickly: \u201cMost people are not using enough sunscreen,\u201d says Lee. \u201cYou should be using way more than you think, and if you\u2019re going to be out at the pool for a little more than half the day, you should be going through an entire bottle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/search?search=broad%2Bspectrum%2Bspf\"><strong>Shop broad spectrum SPFs to protect your skin from sun damage.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>She also advises reapplying your SPF every time you get out of the ocean or pool. Yes, that\u2019s even if your sunscreen says it\u2019s \u201cwaterproof.\u201d This is because sunscreen is actually water <em>resistant<\/em>, rather than water<em>proof<\/em>, so you do lose protection every time you get wet. If you\u2019ve been sweating a lot, that\u2019s another reason to reapply.<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t forget to protect your lips, too\u2014while you can use regular sunscreen in a pinch,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/kiss-my-face-sport-carded-lip-balm-spf-30-0-15-g\/kf-0002\"> lip balm sunscreens<\/a> work best.<\/p>\n<p>For a quickie reference guide, here are three steps to protecting your skin next time you head outdoors:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13150\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spf-sun-protection\/web-46\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SPF-1.jpg?fit=820%2C1273&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"820,1273\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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