Slathering on more sunscreen today? You’d better check the ingredients first.
Some experts say there is such a thing as too much sunscreen and the wrong type could be hazardous to our health. According to the Environmental Working Group, more than half of retail sunscreens contain chemicals we shouldn’t be smearing into our skin. The biggest concerns were the ingredients oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate, a type of vitamin A. SPF over 50 is also considered too much. Here’s what to look for instead:
* Opt for sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15 and a maximum of SPF 50.
* Make sure labels list UVA and UVB or broad spectrum protection.
* Skip products with oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate if you're concerned about potentially toxic chemicals.
* Choose lotions instead of spray sunscreens. They provide better coverage and reduce the risk of inhalation.
and ... check out those tan lines!
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