Sun Shields

Daily Sun Protection Is Essential to Help Preserve Skin Health

The Importance of Sunscreen Composition

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends daily use of sunscreens that provide8:

• Broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB radiation
• Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or greater
  —SPF indicates the duration of protection against UVB rays vs not using a sunscreen3
• Water resistance

Different Ingredients Provide a Range of Benefits

• Minerals such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide deflect solar radiation9
• Chemicals such as octyl methoxycinnamate or oxybenzone absorb UV radiation and disperse it as heat9
• Newer technologies address infrared radiation by helping to buffer the skin from the heat-derived oxidation process4,10