With the Nike US Open of Surfing underway and some 500,000 people heading to Huntington Beach for all the action, there’s something just as important as board wax to remember – your sunblock.
We all know that the days of slathering on baby oil are long gone. To guard your skin against sun damage, it’s essential to choose a good sunblock that will screen out both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are ultraviolet longwave rays that penetrate the skin more deeply and cause skin aging and wrinkling. UVB rays are shortwave rays that just affect the skin’s surface and cause reddening and sunburn. Both types of rays can cause skin cancer.
There are lots of sunblocks to choose from such as Coppertone Sport, Banana Boat, Loving Naturals Organic, Alba Botanica Sport Sunblock and Neutrogena. Our favorite is Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, the #1 choice of dermatologists. The higher the SPF the better. We use SPF 85+. An added advantage of this sunblock is that it is so light and oil-free that it can easily be used under makeup. So, it’s perfect for the beach or having lunch at your favorite outdoor restaurant.
And remember to protect your lips, too, with a lip balm with a SPF rating of 15 or above. Chapstick, Kiss My Face Organic Lip Balm (Strawberry or Honey Vanilla), Borlind of Germany, Alba Botanica, All Terrain Lip Armor and Giovanni Street Chic Peppermint Treat fill the bill.
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