“Don’t forget your sunscreen…” Every child has heard it, from a parent, camp counselor or any other adult during the summer months, and as annoying as it is its the truth. When it comes to wearing sunscreen one must remember that there are many different options. From sprays, to face-specific, to classic cream, as the nice weather rolls around make sure you’re wearing the best sunscreen for your skin while out in the sun, and be sure to help heal and moisturize skin afterwards, too.
For Your Body:
CVS Sunscreen Lotion: This generic sunblock is sometimes all that you need for protection during a day of fun in the sun. It’s water and sweat resistant, and contains the same ingredients as most of its name brand competitors. As a lotion, it helps keep skin moisturized and not greasy. Available in SPF 30, 50 or 70, this Family Size bottle goes for just $10.00 and will be sure to keep your skin coated all day long.
Coppertone Continuous Spray: This continuous spray goes on clear and is continuous for those who prefer the no-rubbing approach to sunscreen. It’s waterproof, sweatproof and offers a variety of SPF options. It’s quick dry method allows you to keep going all day–whether you’re outside for sporting events or a day at the pool or beach. And its continuous spraying means you don’t have to worry about uneven application. A 6 oz. bottle goes for $10.00 at most stores.
Banana Boat Dark Tanning Oil Spray: Looking for a bit of extra color this summer? Banana Boat offers a clear, spray-on tanning oil that helps build color, but still protects from harmful UV rays. This combination uses the rare oils and extracts of coconut, banana, and carrot to help soak up the sun. This product is available in SPF 4, 8 or 15 at local stores like CVS and goes for approximately $10.00.
For Your Face & Lips::
Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock: Neutrogena is known for their face products from facewash to face cream and as many people now know their sunscreen too. Many sunscreens go on sticky and oily, leaving skin with a shiny finish, but not Ultra-Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock. This is perfect for sensitive skin and especially faces. Its waterproof, sweatproof and resists rub-off, for active people, with SPFs ranging from 30-100 for intense protection. The best part about this Neutrogena product is that its oil free, so one does not need to worry about clogging pores with other greasy sunscreens. It’s available at most pharmacies around town, a small bottle goes for $10.00.
ChapStick: When it comes to protection from the sun many people often forget an important part of the face that can easily burn–the lips. Simple lip balm is an easy way to provide adequate moisture and SPF. Regular ChapStick and classic flavors have SPF 4 and ChapStick Moisturizer in Regular has SPF 15. For those outside for extended periods of time, in especially dry and sunny conditions–like boating–ChapStick Ultra 30 has an SPF of 30, and ChapStickLipSHIELD365 has an SPF of 50+ to provide all day, worry-free care. ChapStick offers fun flavors for anyone’s lip moisture desires, and goes for $1.00- $2.00 at local convenience stores.
After Sun for the Body:
Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel: After a long day out in the sun many people experience that bright red, hot, painful feeling of a sunburn. The best way to reduce this irritation is by using Aloe Vera Gel which comes naturally from the Aloe Vera plant. It’s application can be sticky and it comes out green, but the soothing cooling sensation the gel gives to the skin is worth it for this stain-free cream. It nourishes dry, burnt skin through its natural quickly absorbed ingredients. This product available at most local pharmacies and goes for prices between $4.00-$6.00.
Equate Aloe After Sun: For those looking for a great after-sun moisturizer for this summer to help keeps tans alive a little bit longer, Equate Aloe After Sun is the perfect product.Equate is known for producing light lotions, and this after sun applicant is no exception. It’s non-greasy feel is perfect for hydrating skin after time in the sun. It fuses the natural ingredients of Aloe Vera into a cream that heals dry skin and extends the life of a tan. A medium sized bottle costs around $8.00.