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Bottled Up

If it goes on your skin and protects you from the sun, you'll find it here!

H2O Resistant

Water plus sunscreen is a tricky business.  Whenever I'm spending a few hours at the beach, or a pool party, my first line of defense is a rash guard and swim tights.  Now I realize most of you aren't yet fully committed to a life "covered up" so let's talk water-resistant sunscreen.  Yes, I said "resistant" not "water-proof".  If you have a sunscreen that says it's waterproof it's either really, really old, or it's just flat out wrong (new FDA sunscreen guidelines are not allowing any sunscreen to label itself as "water-proof" or "sweat-proof" since it overstates effectiveness).  After a certain amount of time in the water, all sunscreens fade or get washed away.  What you want to look for is "very water resistant", which means it will give you protection for about 80 minutes, max.  In my experience though, 60 minutes is about the most you can get out of a good broad-spectrum, very water-resistant sunscreen.  -Oh, and one last thing to remember, a good water-resistant product, particularly one that is zinc or titanium based, is going to feel relatively thick on your skin, there is no way around it.  Resign yourself to the texture and, at the end of the day, wash your face and body with an oil-based cleanser to break-up the sunscreen. A few water-resistant, broad-spectrum sunscreens to check out…

Back to School SPF

BACK TO SCHOOL SPF Leisurely summer mornings have quickly faded from memory as the realities of school set-in. And while I try to make our routine as simple as possible, sunscreen and sun protection is always a priority. Read more

Camp Protection

Protecting your kids from the sun is challenging, particularly if they're at summer camp and out on their own for the first time. Here are a few tips for an easy, sun-safe summer for all! Read more

Best New

Tons of great new sunscreen sprays and lotions out this year! So many to try, but here are a few that I'm using and loving! Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection for Face. Light enough for everyday, yet powerful enough for water sports and afternoon hikes. Read more

SPF for Men

You men have a unique obstacle when it comes to finding great sunscreens for your face - facial hair! I've watched my husband try to rub-in a white zinc-based sunscreen for fifteen minutes...to no avail. And so my mission began! Read more