Health Briefs TV with Recent Consumer News on Best Sunscreens

Is a sunscreen with a higher SPF better than those with a lower one? Does cost matter when choosing the best sun protection? Health Briefs TV reviews the recent findings from a nationally consumer group.

Regardless of what people think, sunscreens with a higher sun protection factor (SPF) do not block the sun’s harmful UVB rays any better than those with a lower SPF. Price also does not affect the quality of the product. In recent tests, Consumer Reports found these products to be the best protection from the sun: Equate, Banana Boat, Coppertone, Neutrogena, Well, Up & Up and Bull Frog. Note that these brands are both store brand names as well as brands which can be bought at most discount stores. Coppertone Sensitive Skin SPF 50 and BullFrog WaterAmor Sport InstaCool SPF 50+ were found to match their SPF claims. Price and higher SPF make no difference in how effective a sun protection works. An SPF 15 products blocks 93% of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, while those with a higher SPF block a minuscule amount more. HealthBriefs reminds readers that the FDA has not approved new sun screen ingredients since 1999.

For the best sun protection, slather sunscreen liberally on body, face, neck, feet and ears. Use a spray lotion for the back and a special lip sunscreen for lips. Wear a tightly-woven, wide-brimmed hat to protect the scalp ears. Try to stay out of the sun from noon to 4 PM when its at its strongest. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Reapply sunscreen throughout the day if in the sun for most of it. Happy Summer!

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