FACT: The higher SPF sunscreen rating Factor does not provide a SIGNIFICANTLY higher sun protection.

SPF sunscreen ratings, which are soon to be revised by the FDA, only address the protection that a particular sunscreen offers from UVB rays, however, the best sunscreens offer both chemical and physical blockers, as well as antioxidants. A higher SPF sunscreen rating offers its users a false sense of security, while simultaneously, introducing a significantly higher level of toxins and harmful chemicals into the body.

For example, SPF 30 only has a 2 percent better protection rate than SPF 15, and SPF 40 only offer a 1 Percent better protection rate than a sunscreen with a Sunscreen rating of SPF 30.

Sunscreen, however, is very important as an added layer of protection from damaging sun rays which cause wrinkling, premature skin aging, and pigmentation. In order to most effectively enjoy the benefits of sunscreen, it is important to apply it every few hours throughout the day to keep your skin safe.