We suggest using:

  • Weightless Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 45

  • Sheer Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 45

  • Hydrator Plus Broad Spectrum SPF 30

  • Protecting Hydrator Broad Spectrum SPF 30

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Sun Protection Factor (SPF): the degree of Sunscreen Protection

  • SPF 4- protects 70 percent of UV Rays

  • SPF 8- protects 88 percent of UV Rays

  • SPF 15- protects 94 percent of UV Rays

  • SPF 30- protects 97 percent of UV Rays

  • SPF 50- protects 98 percent of UV Rays

 

when choosing Your Sunscreen, it Should...

  • Have a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15

  • Provide broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UV-B rays

  • Contain one of the following ingredients: the mineral zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX), or avobenzone plus oxybenzone (Helioplex or Active Photobarrier Complex)

  • Not be chosen based on other additives that are touted as beneficial to the skin, such as vitamin A, vitamin E, or botanicals, for example. Also, it is important to avoid PABA, as many people can be allergic to it.

  • Be labeled "water resistant," especially if you will be swimming or sweating

  • Include a section on "Drug Facts" listing all the ingredients

 

Medications/Products Associated with an increased Risk
 

  • Antibiotics - Ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, levofloxacin, minocycline, moxifloxacin, nalidixic acid, tetracycline, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

  • Antifungals- Griseofulvin, voriconazole

  • Anti-malarial medications- Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine

  • Anti-pain and anti-inflammation medications- Celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam

  • Gastric medications- Ranitidine

  • Diabetes medications- Chlorpropamide, glipizide, glyburide, tolazamide, tolbutamide

  • Heart/blood pressure medications- Amiodarone, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide

  • Dermatologic medications- Acitretin, isotretinoin

  • Psychiatric medicines- Alprazolam, amitriptyline, chlordiazepoxide, chlorpromazine, desipramine, imipramine, thioridazine

  • Vegetables and plants (if they come in contact with skin)- Carrots, celery, figs, lime, parsley, parsnips

  • Blood-stimulating drugs- Epoetin alfa

  • Anti-cancer medications- All-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA), bexarotene, capecitabine, cetuximab, dacarbazine, dasatinib, erlotinib, fluorouracil, gefitinib, imatinib, leuprolide, methotrexate, nilotinib, paclitaxel, panitumumab, vandetanib, vemurafenib

  • Topical ingredients- Tar (in some medicated creams or roofing materials)

  • Vitamins/herbs- St. John's wort, pyridoxine (vitamin B.)