5 Sun-Care Essentials

The Skin Cancer Foundation tests sun-protective products and has awarded a seal of recommendation to 244 so far (get the full list at skincancer.org). Any product that meets its guidelines, such as those below, will help protect you from the damage that can lead to skin cancer.

MUST-HAVEWHAT TO LOOK FOR TRYSunscreenChoose products with an SPF of 15 or higher; water-resistant products with the seal will still be effective up to 40 minutes in the water.
NO-AD SPF 30 Sport Ultra Block Lotion ($10.49; 16 oz.)
Coppertone Spectra3 SPF 30 ($9.99; 6 oz.).Facial moisturizerSPF 15 or higher.Olay Complete All-Day Moisture Lotion SPF 15 ($6.99; 4 oz.)
Eucerin Extra-Protective Moisture Lotion SPF 30 ($7.99; 4 oz.).Clothing, hatsChoose sun-blocking clothing with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of at least 30. Or wear tightly woven fabrics in dark colors, which keep out more UV light than lighter shades (a white cotton T-shirt has UPF of 8; jeans, 100+). A hat with a 3-inch-wide brim is best.Coolibar.com has lightweight summer clothes, swimwear and hats for kids and adults that block out at least 97% of UV rays ($14.95-$69.95).SunglassesLook for glasses that cover the skin around the eyes and block no less than 99% of UVA and UVB rays.Walgreens' Paradise Gold ($5.99-$14.99); FeatherWates SPF from LensCrafters ($210).Lip balmSPF of 15 or higher.Mary Kay Sun Essentials Lip Protector SPF 15 ($6.50)
Banana Boat Sport SPF 30 ($1.99).Last Updated: 2005-11-14