Sunscreen Review Round Up for 2016: Which Brand Earned Highest Ratings?
Check Out the Highest Rated Sunscreens for 2016
The sun rays have gotten harsher for the skin nowadays. As much as we'd like to bathe under it, there has been a rise in the number of people with skin cancer, and so does the increasing need for sunscreens.
Which are the best and the worst sunscreens, you say?
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is dedicated in monitoring all sunscreens to find those that would truly help keep you off the risk of skin cancer. According to the group, there's a growing concern on using sunscreens, moisturizers and lip products that have oxybenzone, a hormone disruptor and allergen. Another harmful chemical that EWG says can be found on some sunscreens is retinyl palmitate, a form of Vitamin A that could increases the risk of skin cancer.
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Here are some of the sunscreens with the highest ratings for 2016:
- Burt's Bees Baby Bee Sunscreen Stick, SPF 30
- All Good Sunscreen Butter, SPF 50+
- California Kids #supersensitive Sunscreen, SPF 30+
- Maui Natural Organics Maui Surfer Honey Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30
- True Natural Ultra Protect 50 Antioxidant Sunscreen, Natural Coconut, SPF 50
The EWG came up with the list after looking at UVA/UVB balance and its ingredients. The EWG regularly posts its findings on Skin Deep, a database dedicated to warn people of cosmetic products that may pose health risks. Also, sunscreen sprays are a big no-no.
"Though sprays are convenient, we do not know the effects of accidental inhalation of sunscreens, particularly in people with underlying respiratory conditions," said Dr. Delphine Lee, dermatologist and director of the Carolyn Dirks and Brett Dougherty Laboratory for Cancer Research and Department of Translational Immunology at John Wayne Cancer Institute.
Apparently, there is something wrong with high SPF as many studies have revealed that higher SPF may actually expose people to more harmful ultraviolet radiation with the UVA/UVB balance all gone wrong. Also, people are exposed to more chemicals.
The EWG continuously reminds people that sunscreens should only be used as the last resort. They recommend using umbrellas, avoid staying under the sun for too long as well as wearing sunglasses and light-colored clothes to help reflect the sun's harsh UV rays.
