Health Tip

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Deciding to protect your skin from the sun and the attendant risks of cancer and premature aging should be a logical and simple decision. Picking out the right sunscreen or sunblock from the plethora of protection options available on the market, however, can be much more difficult. Today, sun protection can come in the form of a spray, lotion or roll-on, and you can find products that will shield the sun and simultaneously cool or moisturize your skin.

Finding a product that meets your individual needs and is convenient to use is important, says Robyn Wetter, a resident physician in the division of dermatology at the University of Kansas Hospital. But no matter the brand or bonus benefits that work best for you, there are a few sun-protection standards you should always keep in mind.

Make sure that you buy a product with broad-spectrum coverage that protects against both UVA and UVB radiation, Wetter says. “The more protection the better,” she says, so also look for products that contain titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, which physically block sunlight from penetrating the skin.

So whether you protect your skin from sun damage by lathering up with a lotion or squirting with a spray, make sure to pay attention to the print on the bottle.

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