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Types of Sunscreen

Sunscreens vary in ingredients, price and protection - as well as purpose.

Look for a non-stinging sunscreen for face application or for use on children.

Most sunscreens contain PABA, so if you’re sensitive to that ingredient check into the PABA-free products. PABA, or para-aminobenzoic acid, was the original compound of the base ingredient in sunscreens and had a staining effect on apparel. Current PABA esters include the ingredients glycerol PABA, pentyl dimethyl PABA and octyl dimethyl PABA which rarely stain clothing. However, some people are sensitive to PABA and its esters and may want to check into the PABA-free products containing other chemicals such as benzophenones, cinnamates and salicylates.

v If you must be out in the sun try checking out the waterproof sunscreens; this concoction works well for swimmers and ‘sweaters’.

If you have acne prone or oily skin you may want to consider a water-based sunscreen.

Sunscreen can be applied after makeup; there are also makeup products that contain sunscreen. These type products will not only protect you from sunburn but also premature aging and some will even repair damaged skin.

Sunscreens are available in many forms and scents including ointments, creams, gels, lotions and wax sticks.

If you’re laying on a tan, keep in mind that most tanning oils contain SPF of 2 or less. Unfortunately, at this time there is no known ‘safe’ way to tan. Tanning is the skin’s response to injury, or the sun damage that occurs when the ultraviolet rays penetrate the inner layer of the skin and over time may result in aging, wrinkling and melanoma.

Expensive does not always mean better. Buy your sunscreen based on its advertised effects against the sun.

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