sunscreen review
All sunscreens are available at BC Surf & Sport By Miyagi Torrealba As summer season approaches here in Florida, the importance of using sunscreen on a regular basis becomes more apparent. It is important to protect your skin, so that you can spend more time doing the things you love to do under the sun. We have taken the time to review a few of the sunscreens out in the market to better help you choose the one that fits your lifestyle. (This review is not sponsored by any of these brands, and it is solely based on our own research and opinions)
Zinka Face Stick SPF 50+ Zinka is one of the original action sports sunscreen companies still around today. They are well known for their colored zinc nose coats. For 25 years they have been formulating, testing and producing high quality sunscreens by adding zinc oxide and other non-chemical based ingredients to their formulas. They have recently launched a face stick that is very water resistant and provides protection at SPF 50. It is a no mess application (non greasy) and protects against UVA & UVB. If you are looking for chemical free sun protection, consider Zinka. Cost: $8.99 for .49 oz
Headhunter SPF 30 Clear White Lotion Headhunter’s heavy-duty white cream blends quickly into skin. It works well for both face and body sun protection. It offers protection against UVA & UVB rays at SPF 30, and it is recommended for people with fair skin or those spending prolonged times in the water. It is nongreasy, fragrance free, hypoallergenic and will not sting the eyes. Doug and Drew Littlemore of La Jolla California, who are longtime surfers, travelers, and lifeguards, launched Headhunter in 1989. They have always focused on developing products to meet the needs of surfers. Cost: $13.00 3 oz.
Salt Life Salt Life has recently released a new line of biodegradable and reefsafe sunscreens manufactured here in Florida. This broad-spectrum sun block lotion features natural ingredients like Rose Hip Oil, Aloe, Squalane and Vitamin E. It protects against UVA & UVB and provides protection at SPF 30. So if you are looking for an eco-friendly option this may be the one for you. Cost: $23 6 oz.
Vertra SPF 50 Translucent Face Stick Vertra Elemental Resistance was founded in 2004. They are committed to bringing skincare awareness to the attention of athletes that participate in action sports and other rigorous outdoor activities—being the most prone to suffer from sunburn, skin damage, photo-aging and in a lot of cases, skin cancer. Vertra is one of the few recognized by the Skin Cancer Foundation. The face stick is extremely water resistant; it remains visible on your skin even after hours in the water. It has both physical and chemical blockers for ultimate protection. So if you intend to be out under the sun for prolonged periods of time, or under wet conditions, this is the sunscreen for you. Cost: $22.00 .37 oz
Waterman’s SPF 55 Lotion Waterman’s Sunscreens are designed especially for watersports and humid conditions. They use unique Zero Migration formulas that never bleed in your eyes, make your hands slippery, wear off prematurely or negatively affect your performance. Every ingredient and attribute is individually chosen to provide the ultimate broad-spectrum protection without sacrifice. They use a Micronized Mineral Protection formula, which is insoluble, protects against the entire spectrum of UVA/UVB radiation, and will not break down over time. This makes it a good choice for endurance athletes and anyone who spends extended periods of time outdoors without the opportunity to reapply. Cost: $19.95 3.4 oz
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Sun Bum Sunbum Sunscreen Spray offers UVA & UVB protection, it’s paraben free, PABA free (safe for kids), oil free (will not cause breakouts) hypoallergenic with vitamn E and also backed by the Skin Cancer Foundation. If you are on the go and are seeking a quick application, the spray makes it easy to get to all those hard to reach areas. Cost: $15.99 6oz.