Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 70, 3 Ounce

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Sunscreens with SPF 30, 50, 70, or 100 offer different levels of defense against the sun’s dangerous UV rays. A low SPF, for instance, may still have a high level of stars, not because it is providing lots of UVA protection, but because the ratio between the UVA and UVB protection is about the same. UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor, a rating that indicates what fraction of the sun’s UV rays can penetrate the fabric. The amount of sunscreen used in tests to produce the SPF number is 2 mg of lotion on every square centimeter of exposed skin, or around 6 full teaspoons to cover the body of an average adult.

These high SPF sunscreens are advised for those who play outdoor sports or have very fair or sensitive skin, a record of sunburns, or illnesses that increase sun sensitivity. However, for other situations, you’ll want to consider your outdoor activity to determine what kind of sunscreen you should use. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, all such information, software, products, services and related graphics are provided "as is" without warranty or condition of any kind.Also, other sunscreens that claim to be reef-safe include ingredients that may still be harmful to marine life. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, common sunscreen ingredients like oxybenzone, benzophenone-1, benzophenone-8, OD-PABA, nano-titanium dioxide, nano-zinc oxide, octinoxate, and octocrylene can harm marine life, including coral reefs. This, in my opinion, is the main reason to make sure that you are using a sunscreen with a Zinc, Algae and/or a Titanium base to it.

According to the FDA, the use of a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or above, combined with other measures, such as wearing sunglasses and avoiding the midday sun, can help prevent skin cancer. If you don't apply the correct amount and then reapply after exposure to water, a 12-hour bake in the sun could give you a very serious sunburn.ZO Skin Health’s Oclipse Sunscreen + Primer – a great sunscreen for daily use that applies like a makeup primer and won’t break you out.

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