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Here are some of the interesting facts they discovered:
• 59 sunscreens with SPFs from 55-100+ block just 1-2% more sunburn rays than an SPF 30 sunscreen.
• 1 in 5 moisturizers that offer all day protection offered little to no protection against UVA rays. There has also been an increase in malignant melanoma tumors from UVA rays.
• Lip cancer is most common on the bottom lip, where sun exposure is most direct. Only 2 out of 5 lip balms were found to provide accurate UVA protection.
Just like with their cosmetic safety database, the sunscreen database is easy to use and allows you to type in by brand or ingredient.
And just like for cosmetics, they also created an easy downloadable shopper’s guide to safer sunscreen that includes nine easy to find anywhere sunscreens. You can download the Shopper’s Guide Here.
Connie: Arcona’s Reozone
Tinted SPF 20. Made locally in L.A., it goes great under make-up and gives you a nice little glow-any time of year. The product uses titanium and zinc. It receives a 3 on the EWG scale.
Danielle: Keys Soap 30+ SPF Solar Rx Sun block is rated clean and green by the Environmental Working Group; plus it’s got good stuff like vitamins and shea butter for moisturizing under-sun bliss-I use it every day of the year. Its score on the EWG scale is 1.
Jaclyn: La Roche Posay SPF 40 This product has never burned my eyes, does not leave my skin feeling slimy or my pores feeling clogged, it minimizes sun burn and I appreciate the high SPF. It has titanium and receives a 3 on the EWG scale.
Tracy: Soleo Organic Sunscreen SPF 30
Soleo rubs on smooth and even and is great as an everyday sunscreen. Plus, it has strong UVA and UVB protection. Best of all it receives a 0 on the EWG scale.
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Sophia Chang
My favorite is the Water Resistant Sunblock SPF30 Alba Botanica line. It stays on all day long.
Amy
Thanks! I’ve been looking for a good natural sunscreen. I haven’t tried any yet, so i’m going to have to check these ones out.
Valerie Lodevico
My all time favorite Sunscreen is Banana Boat Sport SPF 50. It’s great cause I can apply it and go out in the sun minutes later instead of having to wait 15 -20 minutes before I can go out into the sun. Not to mention, when I sweat it doesn’t sting my eyes
April Evans
My favorite is Avon’s SPF 30 Skin So Soft Sunscreen with Bug Guard. This stuff smells great too!
K. Hager
I liked Keys & I want to try California Baby because it’s gluten-free
Halifax
I just got Clinique Sun Smart line – the face cream SPF50 and the Aftersun balm. Haven’t used them yet but heard good things about them.
AmyW
Right now I’m using Alba Botanica’ss sun line. It’s my favourite by default — I’d like to try more!
Sharon McRae
I am loving Kiss My Face Face Factor SPF 30….it’s a great makeup base and gets good ratings from the Cosmetic Safety Database. My kids wear it too and it’s easy to blend!
sasha
I like Nutrogena’s lip balms for lips. They have a slight tint and have around 15 SPF
Carolyn
If you want more good sun protection tips, see what Keys Soap co-founder and melanoma skin cancer survivor Wendy Steele has to say on her blog at http://keys-soap.com/keysblog/?p=171 and http://keys-soap.com/keysblog/?p=45.
Tracy Hepler
Thanks to everyone who participated. Our winners are Sasha, Sophia and Halifax! Keep on using safe sunscreen this summer 
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