{"id":6497,"date":"2017-07-05T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/?p=6497"},"modified":"2017-06-28T15:14:02","modified_gmt":"2017-06-28T19:14:02","slug":"the-best-sunscreens-for-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/safety\/the-best-sunscreens-for-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Sunscreens for 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consumer Reports just released their\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/sun-protection\/get-the-best-sun-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annual list<\/a>\u00a0of top sunscreens, with a few important reminders. The number on the bottle isn&#8217;t always accurate: Of the 58 lotions, sprays and sticks rated by Consumer Reports this year, 20 of them tested at less than half of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.today.com\/style\/how-much-do-you-really-know-about-spf-t96631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPF listed on their label<\/a>. For example, one sunscreen they tested was labeled SPF 30, but the UVB protection it\u00a0<em>actually\u00a0<\/em>provided was between 10 and 19.<\/p>\n<p>There were some winners, though. Here are their top five sunscreens:<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-img-container\">\n<figure class=\"entry-img retina-enabled\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"j-entry-img\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media3.s-nbcnews.com\/j\/newscms\/2017_20\/1215215\/sunscreen-today-170517-inline15_caa0dd598ef09574b0a6c2e7b927eec1.today-inline-large.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-img-caption\">These are a few of the top-rated sunscreens, according to Consumer Reports.<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>La Roche-Posay<\/strong>, Anthelios 60 Melt-in Sunscreen Milk, $36<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equate<\/strong>, Sport Lotion SPF 50, $5<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pure<\/strong>, Sun Defense Disney Frozen Lotion SPF 50, $6<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coppertone<\/strong>, WaterBabies Lotion SPF 50, $12<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equate<\/strong>, Ultra Protection Lotion SPF 50, $8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t find one of the products listed above, Consumer Reports recommends using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 40. It should also contain ingredients like avobenzone rather than &#8220;natural&#8221; ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a sunscreen you can spray? Trader Joe&#8217;s Spray SPF 50+ received an excellent rating, along with Banana Boat SunComfort Clear UltraMist Spray and Equate Sport Continuous Spray SPF 30. Though there are a few things to keep in mind when using a sunscreen spray.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You have to hold the nozzle close to your skin, and don&#8217;t spray the product into the wind. You often see parents running behind kids on the beach, spraying. That&#8217;s not an effective way to apply sunscreen,&#8221; Joshua Zeichner, M.D., director of cosmetic and clinical research in the dermatology department at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City said, in the report.<\/p>\n<p>You should also rub the sunscreen in after you spray it on \u2014 which some people don&#8217;t do.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of what kind of sunscreen you choose, follow these steps to avoid getting burnt:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shake the bottle.\u00a0<\/strong>This helps to distribute the ingredients throughout the bottle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply sunscreen BEFORE you go outside.\u00a0<\/strong>Aim for 15 to 30 minutes before.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reapply every two hours.\u00a0<\/strong>And whenever you\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.today.com\/style\/waterproof-sunscreen-myth-7-tips-look-when-you-shop-spf-t94141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get out of the water<\/a>, no matter how much time has passed, or if an ingredient is water resistant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember to apply sunscreen to often-forgotten parts of your body like your scalp, toes, ears and more. Wear a hat when you can!<\/p>\n<p><em>For more information, check out the full story on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/sun-protection\/get-the-best-sun-protection\/\">Consumer Reports<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.today.com\/health\/consumer-reports-reveals-best-sunscreens-buy-2017-t111677\">http:\/\/www.today.com\/health\/consumer-reports-reveals-best-sunscreens-buy-2017-t111677<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consumer Reports just released their\u00a0annual list\u00a0of top sunscreens, with a few important reminders. 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