users vulnerable to sunburn.
The bottom-line? People should be “very thorough in their research if they decide to use homemade sunscreens, and to use ingredients such as zinc and titanium oxide with proven UV blocking ability,” Merten said.
The FDA recommends sunscreens with an SPF of 15 or more, while the American Academy of Dermatology’s recommended minimum is SPF 30.
Most experts advise applying sunscreen a half hour before heading outdoors. Reapply at least every two hours, more often if you’re swimming or sweating.
The report was published in the May 20 issue of Health Communication.
More information
To learn more about effective sunscreen use, visit the American Academy of Dermatology.
