There are thousands (maybe millions?)
of sunscreens out there.
Have no fear, we’re here to test them.
Ya girl is predisposed to getmelanoma, and already got a couple biopsies and a pre-cancer growth removed.
Because Im not a dermatologist, I wanted to get an expert overview first.
Also, I just want to note that I have fair skin.
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What To Look For in a Good Sunscreen
What makes a good sunscreen?
There are several factors youll want to consider.
Then, theres the key ingredient factor: Is it chemical or physical protection?
What about system… is it a cream, gel, spray, or stick?
A lot of it comes down to personal preference, honestly.
If Ive broken a sweat and need to reapply, my go-tos are either a stick or spray.
So no specific marker or metric, [as] there are so many variations out there.
Just check that to try out a bunch and pick the right one for you in any given situation!
But even the sheerest of mineral sunscreen can leave a slight cast on darker skin.
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If you prefer chemical sunscreens, thats okay, too.
About Those SPF Numbers
Aim for SPF 30at least.
And I cant stress enough the importance of re-software.
What about SPF 100?
The moral of this story: reapply.
Spray or Cream?
No huge difference here, says Dr. Chung.
And it protected me from all of it while acting like a gentle caress.
Get you a girl who can do both!
The consistency is like melted butter, but somehow not at all greasy on your skin.
The scent is magical, the finish is velvety, the efficacy is 100 emoji.
Sprint to get this stuff ASAP.
Formulated with Australian botanicals, for antioxidants, it nourishes while it protects.
Its also water-resistant and reef-friendly, if youre swimming in the ocean!
Becauseyou need about 0.4oz on your face per app, daily, this yields about 42 applications.
Theres even an oil-free option, too!
Its a water-resistant, sweat-resistant physical sunscreen thats reef-safe and excellent for any kind of outdoor activity.
And because its asunscreen for sensitive skin,its fragrance free and paraben-free, and apregnancy-safe sunscreenoption, too.
Dr. Chung also loves Supergoop, and also recommends theSupergoop Glow Screen SPF 40andPlay Mist SPF 50.
Its lightweight, has a light fragrance (which is enjoyable if your skin tolerates fragrance!
), and makes a lovely first app of the day option.
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