Demystifying Sunscreens
There is an excellent article in the New York Times on how to understand both the new sunscreen labels and the existing ones. SPF is about burn time, the higher the number the longer you can stay out in the sun without burning. The term “Broad Spectrum” is meant to indicate protection from UVA rays as well, but it is unclear on the packaging how well it works. Consumer Reports “Best Buys“ for total protection are Target’s Up&Up Sport SPF spray and No-Ad with Aloe and Vitamin E, both are low cost alternatives.
Posted by Jennifer Carey on Jun. 24, 2011