17 Sunscreens To Keep You Safe This Summer

Posted by Tasha | Thursday June 23, 2011

I’ve watched enough episodes of Oprah and America’s Next Top Model (did I just put the Big O and Tyra in the same category?) to know that taking care of your skin is important. Come summertime, we all want to be golden goddess, but better to be an SPF babe instead. Sun damage not only increases your chances of developing skin cancer, it also breaks down the collagen leading to wrinkles and bags down the line. I’m all for looking gorgeous and feeling good, but fine lines are not a look I want to sport anytime soon. Don't forget to apply every two hours, or more often if you're sweating or playing sports—just because it says waterproof and sweatproof doesn't mean you're fully protected.

1. Green Beaver Certified Organic SPF 30 Adult Body Lotion ($19.99 CAD)
2. Neutrogena Ultimate Sport SPF 30 ($13.39 CAD)
3. Neutrogena Age Shield Face Moisturizing Repair SPF 85 ($12.39 CAD)
4. Ombrelle Complete SPF 60 ($17.99 CAD)
5. Banana Boat Sport Performance Lotion SPF 30 ($11.99 CAD)
6. Hawaiian Tropic Shimmer Effect Sunscreen SPF 15 ($9.99 CAD)
7. Etival Ambient Light Face Cream SPF 50 ($25.00 CAD)
8. Etival Ambient Light Body Lotion SPF 50 ($27.00 CAD)

1. Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch SPF 30 Lotion ($10.99 CAD)
2. Life Brand Sunthera3 Face Sunscreen Stick SPF 60 ($10.99 CAD)
3. Etival Ambient Ultra Light Mist Spray SPF 30 ($25.00 CAD)
4. Neutrogena Wet Skin Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 ($14.99 CAD)
5. Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Spray SPF 30 ($15.39 CAD)
6. Banana Boat Ultra Mist Sport Performance Spray Sunscreen SPF 60 ($11.99 CAD)
7. Ombrelle Sport Pray SPF 60 ($17.99 CAD)
8. Coppertone Sunscreen Oil-Free Mousse SPF 60 ($10.99 CAD)
9. Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 ($10.99 CAD)

Beautygeeks has a breakdown of how sunscreen labels will be changing in the US next year, which will likely mean that Canadian labels will be changing, too. You can read it here.

How will you beat the UV rays this summer?

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3 Comments

	on June 27, 2011 takoda 28,648 said: Thanks for writing this Tasha. I never know witch sunscreen I should buy that's right for me and that doesn't cost a small fortune. I watch a show that was talking about sunscreen the other day. They said you should use as much sun screen that matches the size of an egg every time you put it on your hole body. One bottle wouldn't even last a day at the beach when you think about how many times you have to reapply it. That can get pretty costly over the summer never mind that we should always use it.
	on June 23, 2011 GlamGal 2,378 said: I'm always looking out for products to wear in the summer sun! Thanks for this post :-)
	on June 23, 2011 TammyK 1,073 said: I like the Ombrelle Spray Sport one because all you do is spray so it's really easy. However, I think it wastes a lot of product since you see a lot of the spray hit the air and only some goes onto your arm.