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Posted: 6:38 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010

BEST/WORST SUNSCREEN 

By Tad Lemire

New tests of sunscreens by Consumer Reports Health reveal that four spray-on sunscreens provided the best protection from the sun's Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. The ratings are available in the July issue of the magazine and online at www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org. The top 4 sunscreens rated by Consumer Reports, based on how well they protected against UVA and UVB rays:
 
·       Up & Up Sport Continuous (Target) spray SPF 30
·       Walgreens Sport Continuous spray SPF 50
·       Banana Boat Sport Performance Continuous spray SPF 30
·       Aveeno Continuous Protection spray SPF 50
 
The lowest scoring sunscreens:
·       La Roche-Posay Anthelios 40 with Mexoryl SX crea SPF 40 ($18.82 per ounce)
·       Avon Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535 Expedition pump spray SPF 30 (Doesn't block UVA rays)
·       Burt's Bees Chemical-Free with Hemp Seed Oil lotion SPF 30 (Doesn't block entire UVA spectrum)

 
 
 

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