Choosing the Right Sunscreen

Have you been having a hard time finding your ideal sunscreen? This may be why.

Did you know that in the USA the FDA has ruled sunscreens as an over-the-counter drug since 1972. Therefore, because of the OCD ruling, it is much more difficult for approval of new sunscreen ingredients in the USA. In Europe sunscreens are ruled as cosmetics, so they generally do not require rigorous, extensive safety data.

Look for sunscreens that will protect one from both UVA rays (aging rays deep) and UVB rays which mainly affect the outer layers of the skin. Ingredients like titanium dioxide a mineral UV filter with zinc oxide, apply every 3 hours.

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