What's the best 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?”

A: Any sunscreen you use and use often!

Don Mehrabi, MD

 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... more

A: Drugstore sunscreen will be sufficient. Drugstore...

Suzanne Friedler, MD

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.

A: Particular sunscreens I like are the truly broadspectrum...

Coyle Connolly, DO

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.... more

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