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What's the Best Sunscreen?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Don Mehrabi, MD
Question viewed 7,756 times
Tags: face, sun protection, sunburn, sunscreen

Hope you can give me tips on what are the most effective sunscreens.  Sunscreens are expensive so your help is very appreciated.

3 answers to What's the Best Sunscreen?

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Particular sunscreens I like are the truly broadspectrum...

Particular sunscreens I like are the truly broadspectrum ones - they block the UVA and UVB light. The first one I like and that I wear everyday is Anthelios by La Roche-Posay. It's really nice because it has the moisturizer with the sunscreen. So for many people, this sunscreen kills two birds with one stone. Now Anthelios is not waterproof, so that’s not my beach-day sunscreen or the sunscreen I use when I am working out and perspiring heavily or doing water activities. Before those... more
Coyle Connolly, DO

Atlantic City Dermatologist
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Any sunscreen you use and use often!

Thank you for your question. Any sunscreen that you use and use often will work well! There are two main types of sunscreen/sunblock: chemical sunscreens and physical sunscreens. Chemical sunscreens have chemicals that absorb and neutralize the UV rays. These primarily include avobenzone, oxybenzone, and others. Physical sunscreens block and deflect the UV rays and contain either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Here's a table to help you out: Common Sunscreen Ingredients: Ingredient... more
Don Mehrabi, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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Drugstore sunscreen will be sufficient. Drugstore...

Drugstore sunscreen will be sufficient. Drugstore products include a broad spectrum sunscreen, SPF 30 for everyday and a higher number for use at the beach.
Suzanne Friedler, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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