Solbar Zinc SPF 38 Sunscreen

My favorite sunscreen for sports, swimming and sweaty activities, and for applying to large expanses of unprotected skin such as the body.

Price: $13.00

This SPF 38 sun block has an oil free base that lasts for up to 80 minutes in the water, is more rub resistant than most, and is gentle on the eyes. It's simply the best water resistant sunscreen I've found which is why it's my top choice for a dermatologist-recommended, water resistant sunscreen.

I've depended on Solbar Zinc Sunscreen for years when I garden, swim, hike or do any outdoor activity where I will be sweating, swimming or potentially rubbing off my sun block. The lotion base binds well to the skin and is considered a 'very water resistant sunscreen' as tested by the United States testing standards for sunscreens, which means it gives you up to 80 minutes of protection when your wet. Solbar Zinc Sunscreen has never failed me - plus, it doesn't clog my pores or sting my eyes unless I get it directly in them. Its moisturizing lotion base is easy to spread over the skin, making it the best sunscreen for applying to large areas of skin such as the back, arms and legs for complete sun protection.

Dermatologists and skin professionals agree that sun protection reduces the risk of developing skin cancer and is a critical step in any effective anti aging skin care program:

• Without sun protection, it's impossible to accomplish any meaningful skin lightening of age spots or melasma, it's also impossible to stop wrinkles.
• Add to that the fact that anyone exfoliating their skin to improve its appearance is more at risk for sun damage and MUST wear a sun screen.
• The final motivation is that tanned skin after our teens and early adult years just starts to look rough and leathery..

Basically, just about everyone needs sunscreen, every day. Most of us don't want to hear that and so I've searched long and hard for a product that stays on during active, sweaty, wet activities and can be used by my sensitive skin patients. Solbar Zinc Sunscreen is the best sunscreen for the job!

Please see my tips for using sunscreen below.

Dr. Bailey's Sunscreen Application Tips:

• Apply micro sized zinc oxide sunscreens last, after all other skin care products but under make-up. This is because the zinc oxide particles sit on top of the skin where they reflect light. All skin care products that work by penetrating into the skin must be applied first.
• Zinc oxide sunscreens will be invisible on the skin if you warm the cream and disperse the particles before applying the product. To do this, place the amount of cream to be applied in the palm of one hand. Vigorously rub your palms together then apply the cream to your skin by patting it around various places in the area to be covered. Finish by rubbing the cream on your skin until it is evenly applied and invisible.
• Eye sensitivity is not typically a problem with my zinc oxide sunscreens. The Solbar Zinc SPF 38 Sunscreen, however is the absolutely most gentle on the eyes and so if you are struggling with eye irritation, I recommend this product for the skin around the eye area.
• The quantity of sunscreen you apply is critical to the amount of protection you have created for your skin. Current recommendations are 1 tsp for the adult face and 1oz. (a shot glass) for the average sized adult in the average sized bathing suit. It is especially important to follow these recommendations if you are relying on sunscreen alone to protect your skin during times of intense sun exposure. (Skin Cancer Foundation sun protection)

Dr. Cynthia Bailey Wants You To Know: Solbar Zinc SPF 38 Sunscreen
Micro sized zinc oxide is the best sunscreen ingredient for total UVA and UVB sun protection, in my opinion!

Micro sized zinc oxide (and its cousin titanium dioxide) is considered a mineral sunscreen, or physical sunscreen. When applied to the skin it sits on top of it bouncing light rays off of the skin like bouncing a ball off of a wall. Micro sized zinc oxide provides non-irritating, complete UVA and UVB protection, meaning the skin is protected from ALL the harmful sun rays.

The 'chemical' sun screens on the other hand enter the skin and block the sun rays with a chemical reaction that occurs within the skin itself. This chemical reaction breaks down the sunscreen chemical so that it isn't there anymore. Because zinc oxide sits on the skin bouncing rays back into the sky it provides longer lasting sun protection than the chemical sun screen agents. Plus, it is more stable in the sunscreen bottle than 'chemical' sunscreens, which break down quickly while they sit on the bottle waiting for you to use them.

I like micro sized zinc oxide better than titanium dioxide because it rubs into the skin nicely and does not leave a heavy feel like titanium dioxide does.

Remember that harmful and aging sun rays come through windows. Sunscreen needs to be applied to all exposed areas of skin every day.

Creating perfect sun protection requires picking the right products for your skin type and activities.

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Product Ingredients: Solbar Zinc SPF 38 Sunscreen (4 oz.)
Purified Water, Isobutyl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Dilaurate, PVP/Eicosene Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, DEA Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid. Active Ingredients: Homosalate 10.0%, Zinc Oxide (Z-Cote HP1) 7.5%, Octinoxate 7.5%.

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Manufacturer: Solbar Zinc SPF 38 Sunscreen
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