Friday, August 11, 2006

Who Needs SPF 45?

Skin Type (complexion)

Appropriate
Sunscreen Agent

Very fair—Always burns easily; rarely tansUse SPF 20 to 30
Fair—Always burns easily; tans minimallyUse SPF 12 to 20
Light—Burns moderately; tans gradually (light brown)Use SPF 8 to 12
Medium—Burns minimally; always tans well (moderate brown)Use SPF 4 to 8
Dark—Rarely burns; tans profusely (dark brown)Use SPF 2 to 4

These are the recommended SPF levels for people of various skin types from the Mayo Clinic. They have a very through list of Sunscreen Brands in the US and Canada and list the ingredients in each.

Question: What is your favorite sunscreen product for face, body or lips?

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