Suncreen Options

As I discussed in the previous post, it's important to select the right sunscreen for your skin. It is certainly overwhelming to be in a drugstore and having to choose the right sunscreen. Again, like I mentioned previously, selecting the right for sunscreen is on your own terms but also which is the amount of activity you are doing. If you are a sun worshipper with limited activity maybe a waterproof sunscreen is not what you need. If you're someone who will be surfing, snorkeling, in a tropical country, then your options will be different.

The array of selection is vast and to narrow it down; I hope this post will make it easier for all to select the best sunscreen out there as the summer is fast approaching. My main basin of selections comes from Dermstore. DermStore.com is a health & beauty ecommerce site that was created by a board certified dermatologist who saw the need to provide accurate skin care information and qualified, healthy skin care product solutions on the web. Since its launch in 1999, DermStore has grown to offer a range of more than 300 skin care and cosmetic brands along with expert advice and esthetician recommended regimens. Because they are online only, it makes it easier to select the right sunscreen for you and actually any skin care products. Their product offering consists of brands with physician-strength formulas otherwise only available through a doctor’s or surgeon’s office, widely available quality drugstore brands, exclusive spa care lines, salon -grade brands, and difficult to find niche and specialty brands from around the world.

When looking at the various sunscreen Dermstore offers, they have a large selection of products ranging in prices and quality. With nearly 500,000 new cases of skin cancer yearly, growing awareness of sun exposure has led to advances in sun protection. The sun produces two types of ultraviolet radiation that affect the skin. UVB, also know as the burning ray, is the shorter wavelength and is more damaging. UVA, the aging ray, is longer and is damaging to the skin as well. There are two main types of sunscreen: physical and chemical. Physical sunscreens, which are less irritating, work by reflecting or blocking the sun's rays. Chemical sunscreens absorb the ultraviolet rays. Most sunscreens today contain both, known as broad spectrum sunscreen. A sunscreen’s SPF (Sun Protection Factor) indicates how long someone can stay out in the sun without burning. A sunscreen with an SPF of 15 lets you stay out in the sun 15 times longer than without sunscreen.

Some of the products they have at an affordable price while still have an excellent quality is: One Extraordinary Sunscreen SPF 20 (2 oz.) .This non-chemical sunscreen uses natural zinc oxide to provide physical protection against UVA and UVB sun rays. Its gentle formulation is ideal for all skin types, including sensitive, making it perfect for the entire family. With regular use, this elegant formulation can help prevent premature skin aging, hyperpigmentation, collagen damage and even skin cancer.

One other product for the beach volleyball enthusiast is: Play-Day Sunscreen SPF 30 (4 oz.) This sunscreen is made for a day of play in the sunshine completes your day with the proper protection. This lightweight sunscreen from Noodle and Boo offers non-irritating UV protection that’s non-oily and water resistant. Aloe and vitamin E nourish and protect while SPF 30 prevents skin damage and painful burns. This quick-drying formula is hypoallergenic and tested by dermatologists and pediatricians.

And if you bring the children to the beach, their skin being very sensitive to sun exposure will appreciate the excellent sun protection from:  SPF 18 Moisturizing Sunscreen (4.5 fl oz.) This California Baby Sunscreen Lotion is a non-chemical broad-spectrum sun block that is ideal for babies, children and adults with sensitive skin. This sunscreen is ideal for those with sensitive skin, as it is free of common allergens. Its light lemongrass fragrance refreshes the senses This light, elegant lotion glides on easily and lasts for hours. Even after 40 minutes in the water, this sunscreen still protects your skin and your baby's skin from the sun's harmful rays. Ideal for use every day of the year to protect against UVA and UVB sun rays.

I have many more sunscreen products of high quality at a very decent price through Dermstore. DermStore is your one stop shop for all your skin care and cosmetic needs. But their vast array of sunscreen is next to none recommended by certified dermatologists.  Protect Your Skin with Sunscreen from Dermstore! and let me know how it works for you. In my next post, we will further explore other sunscreen which have a lasting effect on your skin.