| Facial sunblocks UVA/UVB broadspectrum that I like: ALBA botanica SPF 30 Facial sunblock (UVA/UVB broadspectrum) Clarins UV PLUS Protective Day Screen SPF 40 Clinique City Sheer Dry Block SPF 25 or 40 La Roche Posey Anthelios XL, SPF 40 (TEST on animals!) BUT it has Mexoryl ingredient. 1) FACT: SPF does not always block UVA rays. UVA rays lead to aging; UVB rays are responsible for sun burns. Check that your sunscreen has one of the following UVA blockers: Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, avobenzone, or more efficient Ecamule (Mexoryl SM) which is present in La Roche Posey Anthelios Line (warning: they test on animals!) 2) FACT: Sunscreen does expire. Check your bottle for expiration date. Change your sunscreen every season and store in a cool, dry place. 3) FACT: Some medications can make you more vulnerable to sun damage and sun burns. Tetracyclines, diuretics, and painkillers such as Aleve and ibuprofen---all increase your chances of getting sun burn! Make sure you apply plenty of broad-spectrum sunblock. 4) FACT: some natural foods can increase your natural protection. Lycopene (fond in tomatoes, guava, watermelon, and pink grapefruit) is a POTENT antioxidant and can boost your own natural protection against sun. DON'T replace your sunscreen with fruits, instead add fruits and veggies rich in lycopene to your summer diet! 5) FACT: labels can lie. Don't believe everything that labels say =) Claims that sunblock is waterproof and lasts all day--are just claims and ... |
