The Best Sunscreens for Your Body and Face
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
Check out this round-up of the best sun protection products chosen to suit all sun-loving lifestyles
Best Sunscreens for Your Body
This summer, whether you’re pounding city streets or getting pounded by waves, you need to shield your skin. Try one of these broad-spectrum body guards.
1. For the Natural-Product Lover
Nature’s Gate Sundercover SPF 30 for Body, $15
Organic botanicals give an earthy scent to a sunscreen loaded with Parsol 1789.
To Buy: www.naturesgate.com.
2. For the Beachgoer
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 55, $37
This light, nonsticky formulation provides water-resistant coverage.
To Buy: www.sca.shiseido.com.
3. For the City Slicker
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion with SPF 15, $7.50
Protection is a no-brainer when your daily moisturizer has built-in SPF.
To Buy: At drugstores.
4. For the Whole Family
Aveeno Baby Continuous Sunblock Lotion SPF 55, $11
Antioxidants shield against skin-aging free-radical damage in a quick-absorbing, kid-safe product.
To Buy: At drugstores.
5. For the Traveler
Kinesys Fragrance-Free SPF 30+ Sunscreen Spray with Parsol 1789, $6
You can slip this one-ounce oil-free spray into even the tiniest clutch.
To Buy: www.kinesysstore.com.
6. For the Outdoor Athlete
Coppertone Continuous Sport Spray SPF 30, $10
Coat hard-to-reach places with a water-resistant spray that works at any angle.
To Buy: At drugstores.
Best Sunscreens for Your Face
Anytime you step outside, your face will need SPF 15 — and even higher if you’ll be in the sun. These formulas are gentle and nongreasy and block both UVA and UVB rays.
1. For the Outdoor Athlete
Sonya Dakar 365 SPF 30+ Sport, $42
Titanium dioxide and lavender combine in a sweatproof formula.
To Buy: www.sonyadakar.com.
2. For the Traveler
California Baby SPF 30+ Sunblock Stick, $13
A compact but wide stick of nonirritating sunscreen can cover even large areas.
To Buy: www.californiababy.com.
3. For the Whole Family
Dr. Hauschka Sunscreen Cream for Children and Sensitive Skin SPF 30, $28
Safeguard skin with a mild, water-resistant titanium dioxide cream.
To Buy: www.drhauschka.com.
4. For the Natural-Product Lover
Korres SPF 30 High Protection Sunscreen Emulsion for Children, $34
Nonchemical ingredients zinc oxide and titanium dioxide make a strong shield.
To Buy: www.sephora.com.
5. For the City Slicker
Lancôme UV Expert 20, $35
This lightweight protection contains Mexoryl and works well under makeup.
To Buy: www.lancome-usa.com.
6. For the Beachgoer
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 85, $10
Sweatproof and water-resistant, the powder-based lotion won’t leave skin shiny, and its SPF is unbeatable.
To Buy: At drugstores.