Sunscreen Comparison
What's Best

The sunscreen comparison below should give you an understanding of which product is best for your needs. Sunscreen or sunblock is measured by its SPF rating.

A higher SPF rating will provide more protection against UVB rays (the kind that makes your skin burn). Where as you should be looking for certain ingredients or a "UVA Resistant" label for protection against invisible UVA damage.

Click here for an analysis of the different sunscreen ratings.

A 15 SPF rating sunscreen will provide over 90% protection from UVB. The increase in SPF to say 45 will raise the UVB protection to around 96% depending on the person.

Many dermatologists would agree that La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Lait SPF is the top sunscreen for general adult use as it provides the basic protection from UVB however contains, "mexoryl," for all important UVA protection. UVA rays are what cause wrinkles and can escalate the chance of skin cancer. In most cases, any product containing mexoryl, can be a viable sunscreen.

Sunscreen and Infants, Best Sunscreen for Children:

There are many sunscreens available for children. Similarly to adults you should be looking for one that provides both UVA and UVB protection. This with at least a 15+ SPF rating. Humans skin is the most vulnerable at an early age. In many cases skin cancer cases are linked to skin burns at an early age.

Despite this protection it is best to minimize the amount of time children or infants are spending in the sun. This doesn't mean keep them out of it, just don't allow them to be exposed for long periods of time.

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