Sunscreen tips

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There are so many sunscreens to choose from and some are pretty pricey, but dermatologist Dr. Peter Vignjevic, advises many won’t give you much extra protection for your buck. “When you get to the very high numbers, you don’t get a lot of additional benefit. So an SPF 30 might block something like 97- 98%, an SPF 60 blocks 99%”

Going any higher than SPF 60 doesn’t add any real benefi, so you’re better off buying a moderate SPF and lots of it. Every 2 hours, use 1 teaspoon on your face, 2-3 on each arm and 3-4 on each leg.

Most spray sunscreen users aren’t getting enough coverage either. “The thing with a spray is people typically don’t use as much as would with a lotion. So one of the concerns is that you’re not using enough of the spray to actually get the benefit that you need.” Says Vignjevic.

Sunscreen is more quantity over quality. Expensive lotions and sprays may have a different texture, but when it comes to protection, they’re essentially equal. Ultimately, the best protection is a physical barrier between your skin and the sun. Certain SPFS with a high zinc content create a layer of film to block the sun, but they’ll leave you looking pasty. Wearing a hat and light layers is the most reliable protection around.