The New FDA Sunscreen Regulations.

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Beginning next month, the FDA has a new set of regulations that go into effect in regards to sunscreen labeling. It is all ready confusing, I know. Hopefully some of this information that I got from my friends behind the scenes at Target will help.

1.  Products that do not pass the new ”Broad Spectrum” testing requirements or have a SPF value less than 15 are required to include a warning that states, “Skin Cancer/Skin Aging Alert: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. This product has been shown only to help prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early skin aging.”

2. Broad Spectrum sunscreens can include a label that states that using the product “as directed with other sun protection measures decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.”

3. Only the term “water resistant” may now be used on labeling.

4. Labels must include the duration of water resistance provided by the product in two time periods: 40 minutes or 80 minutes.

5. Products that claim to provide sun protection at a value higher than SPF 50 may only be labeled as SPF 50+ and not with a numerical SPF value higher than 50.  There is no compelling evidence that an SPF greater than 50 provides better protection than an SPF of 50.

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Hopefully this will help when making your important sunscreen purchases. No matter what the label or warning, sunscreen daily, with at least an SPF 15 is a must. Ask your doctor or dermatologist for their specific recommendation for your skin.

Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50.

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I bet you didn't know that while you are reading this, I am in sunny Florida spending some much needed time by the ocean. It goes without saying that I am in self-tan mode and doing what I can to protect my skin from getting a real tan.

This year I am using a new sunscreen, well new to me, from Obagi. Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50 ($46.00) is his best selling sunscreen, and I can see why.

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SPF Yourself: LAVANILA The Healthy Sun Screen SPF 30.

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SPF Yourself is a series of posts featuring products that contain a sunscreen, or SPF, in them. Not only sunscreens, but body lotions, facial moisturizers, eye creams, foundations, tinted moisturizers, bronzers, hair care and more will be featured. Only the best in beauty with SPF!

I have added a new step to my routine this summer, which I hope to continue all year long.  I have been slathering my entire body with sunscreen, no matter if I am about to head outside or not, every morning.  Finding one that is not heavy or smells like the tropics isn't as easy as you would think.  I started using LAVANILA The Healthy Sun Screen SPF 30 Body Cream after my shower and my skin is thanking me for it.

Not only does my skin feel smooth, it is protected with the new generation of mineral sunscreens.  Made with an ultra-nourishing blend of antioxidant-rich green tea, soothing cucumber and organic shea butter, this non-greasy and non-whitening block delivers the ultimate in hydrating sun protection.

Lavanila’s Healthy Sunscreen is 100% natural and made with mineral sunscreens for superior UVA/UVB protection.  Completely free of harsh chemicals, all formulas are fragrance-free and infused with a superior complex of skin-saving vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

LAVANILA The Healthy Sun Screen SPF 30 Body Cream sells for $38.00 at Sephora.