There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing your sun protection:
1. While higher SPF sunscreens do offer more protection, there is little difference in the protection offered by SPFs higher than 50. Sunscreen also cannot fully protect you from potentially harmful UVA radiation, no matter how high the SPF is. You should still take other protective measures, like staying in the shade, minimizing your time in the sun, and wearing protective clothing.
2. Look for complete UV protection. The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) light in long-wave (UVA) and shortwave (UVB) rays. Both can cause skin cancer, but not all sunscreens contain UVA protection. Check the front of the packaging for terms like “Broad Spectrum.”
3. Choose mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin, formulas for oily skin if you’re prone to breakouts and if you have dry skin, look for terms like “cream”, “lotion” or even “ointment” to get that moisturising effect.
