OUR TOP 10 SUNSCREEN PICKS
When the sun is shining we all want to catch a few rays, but want don’t risk looking like a lobster. The harmful effects of sun damage to your skin go beyond a burn, often causing long term issues like skin cancer and speeding up the signs of aging. Here’s a list of ten of our favourite sunscreens. Now you can enjoy the summer heat just a little bit more.
Vaseline Aloe Fresh Protecting Body Lotion with SPF 15 is ideal for those who either hate sunscreen or simply forget it all too often. Perfect for everyday protection, the non-sticky and fast absorption lotion goes on as your daily moisturizer. $3.99/325ml, $6.99/600ml, $6.49/725ml available at food, drug and mass retailers. Vaseline.com
Biotherm’s Face Multi-Protection Sun Cream SPF 50 ($33/75ml) utilizes the brand’s knowledge in skincare by combining it’s anti-wrinkle, firming and moisturizing expertise into its sunscreen. Like Biotherm’s Ultra-Fluid Body Milk SPF 30 ($33/200ml), they both contain a high concentration of Pure Thermal Plankton to stimulate the skin’s natural defense system against the sun. biotherm.ca
Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+ ($36/50ml) has a translucent, oil-free formula that is ultra lightweight. The matte finish is attributed to a light mineral powder perfect for oily skin. Key ingredients include a stabilized Parsol 1789, which offers broad range UVA protection and Octcylene, a water resistant UVB sunscreen. The same ingredients are found in Kiehl’s Vital Sun Protection Lotion SPF 30 ($19.50/150ml) and are water-resistant and fragrance free—ideal for those of us who like to participate in beach sports. kiehls.com
Dermalogica’s Super Sensitive Face SPF 30 ($58.50/50ml) is perfect for sensitive skin. The chemical-free sunscreen and treatment includes lavender and green tea to sooth irritation, mineral UV-blockers like Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide to defend against the sun and Dimethicone, a skin conditioning silicone that protects and reinforces barrier lipids. If you’re seeing the signs of premature aging elsewhere on your body, potentially caused by sun damage, try Dermalogica’s Multivitamin Body Block SPF 20 ($45.50/125ml). Forming a velvety, non-greasy layer on the skin, the lotion contains Panthenol (Provitamin B5), which helps the skin recover from previous damage while smoothing and relieving dryness. dermalogica.ca
If you suffer from combination or oily skin, use La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios Spray SPF 45 ($29.50/200ml). The non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic formula is water resistant and leaves a matte finish. For stronger coverage use La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios XL SPF 60 ($28/100ml) that also has the same non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic properties while containing soothing anti-oxidant thermal spring water. Both La Roche-Posay products have also been tested under dermatological control and are recognized by the Canadian Dermatology Association. laroche-posay.com
It’s hard to come by a natural sunscreen, but Burt’s Bees Chemical-Free Sunscreen SPF 30 ($19.99/89ml) contain 100% natural ingredients, including Goldenseal which works with Candula as an anti-inflammatory agent to help heal skin. The formula is free of petrochemicals and potentially harmful synthetic ingredients such as Phthalates and Parabens and unlike many sunscreens that need to be applied up to 30 minutes in advance, is effective immediately upon application. burtsbees.ca
