Looking fore the best sunscreen for surfing? If a surf is part of your daily routine, then dousing yourself in sunscreen should be too. Forget about shark attacks, a surfers’ biggest concern is sun protection! Spending time on the sand and in the surf, means you’re exposed to dangerous UV rays which can cause not just sunspots and wrinkles but also melanoma and skin cancer. … [Read more...]
Best Sunscreen for Lifeguards
There aren’t many people who spend more time out in the sun than lifeguards! Furthermore, spending time in the water actually reflects and intensifies sunlight, leaving skin more exposed to dangerous UV rays. This puts you at greater risk of skin cancer! Needless to say, sun protection is paramount. As a lifeguard, getting wet and keeping active are part of the job, so the … [Read more...]
What is Broad Spectrum Sunscreen?
Just what does ‘broad spectrum sunscreen' mean? The short answer is that broad spectrum sunscreen offers protection from both types of damaging UV (ultraviolet) sunlight, which includes UVA and UVB. Both of these dangerous UV radiation types damage the skin, but they do so in different ways. UVB radiation causes direct damage to the outermost skin in the form of sunburn … [Read more...]
What Does SPF Mean?
You’d think choosing a sunscreen would be a relatively simple task in this day and age, wouldn’t you? But nowadays we’re bombarded with options - sport, sensitive, kids, moisturising, anti-aging, spray… You name it, they’ve got it. It never ends! One factor most people consider but don’t know a lot about is the SPF. So, this blog will shed some light on the most important … [Read more...]
Best Sunscreen for Dry Skin
Let me get this straight. Sunscreen can prevent cancer and fight visible signs of aging? Is there a catch? Well, not really. But if you’re someone who experiences dry skin on the regular, using sunscreen each day may prove a tad difficult. Although sunscreen will provide sun protection, when made from the wrong ingredients it can also leave skin dryer and more irritated … [Read more...]
Best Sunscreen for Water Sports
Sun protection is vital for people who play water sports. You’re in the sun and water having a great time, but you’re exposing yourself to the sun’s damaging UV radiation for long periods of time. Sometimes, the water can work against you by intensifying the sun’s light. This makes sun protection and in particular a quality sunscreen an important part of any water … [Read more...]
Best Sunscreen for Swimming
Welcome to our best sunscreen for swimming review! Protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful radiation is critical when swimming. You’ll likely be outdoors with a lot of your skin exposed to the sun for extended periods (and the water can intensify the sunlight and resulting damage). This makes you particularly susceptible to UV radiation, increasing your risk of melanoma and … [Read more...]
