Thursday, May 27, 2010

Best & Worst Sunscreen Sprays

New tests of sunscreens by Consumer Reports Health show that four spray-on sunscreens provided the best protection from the sun’s Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. The ratings are available in the July issue of the magazine and online at consumerreportshealth.org

The Top Four:

- Up & Up Sport Continuous (Target) spray SPF 30

- Walgreens Sport Continuous spray SPF 50

- Banana Boat Sport Performance Continuous spray SPF 30

- Aveeno Continuous Protection spray SPF 50


The lowest scoring sunscreens:

- La Roche-Posay Anthelios 40 with Mexoryl SX SPF 40

- Avon Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard Plus IR 3535 Expedition pump spray SPF 30

- Burt’s Bees Chemical-Free with Hemp Seed Oil lotion SPF 30

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