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Beach Ready? Which sunscreens scored best in Consumer Reports’ annual test?
Read full article: Beach Ready? Which sunscreens scored best in Consumer Reports’ annual test?The News4JAX Morning Show team is helping you get Beach Ready and one major part of that is picking a sunscreen that will protect your skin -- as well as your wallet. But with so many choices, how do you know which one to choose?
Did you know many health insurance plans will reimburse you for sunscreen?
Read full article: Did you know many health insurance plans will reimburse you for sunscreen?Sunscreen can range in price from $5 to $40 a bottle, but did you know you can actually get your money back under a lot of health care plans?
For sun protection, skip the DIY formulas, study says
Read full article: For sun protection, skip the DIY formulas, study saysThat often means lots of sunscreen for many of us, but its best to avoid do-it-yourself varieties, according to a recent study. Cleveland Clinics Dr. Melissa Piliang, did not take part in the research, but said homemade sunscreen recipes can actually be a recipe for sunburn. What the study found, was that most of the online recipes contained things like coconut oil, and essential oils -- things that really have no sun-protective value, she said. Researchers found 95% of the social media posts made claims of the effectiveness of the sunscreens, and 68% recommended recipes with insufficient UV radiation protection. But if youre worried about applying, and re-applying a lot of sunscreen to your body, there are other ways to protect yourself.
Consumer Reports unveils top sunscreens for 2020
Read full article: Consumer Reports unveils top sunscreens for 2020Consumer Reports just finished testing them, and the results show you dont have to spend a lot of money to get a lot of UV protection. Two top performers are also CR Best Buys: Trader Joes Spray SPF 50+ and Coppertone Ultra Guard Lotion SPF 70. Its important to note that all of CRs top-rated sunscreens contain an ingredient called oxybenzone, which is a very effective UV filter. Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance Lotion SPF 50 and Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Lotion SPF 30 were the highest-scoring oxybenzone-free sunscreens in CR's tests. Consumer Reports also recommends that parents choose lotion sunscreens for kids and use sprays only as a last resort, because kids may inhale the spray, which could cause lung irritation.