Use sweatproof sunscreen this summer when playing outdoor sports

(NC)—There is nothing quite as invigorating as a run through the park or a game of touch football in the dog days of summer when the sun is hot and the air is warm and inviting.

As you sweat it out this summer, keep in mind that your skin can take a beating under the hot summer sun, especially when you exercise. In fact, the more you sweat, the more your skin temporarily loses its natural ability to protect itself from both burning UVB rays and aging UVA rays. Even if you wear a high Sun Protection Factor (SPF) sunscreen, sweat and humidity can cause sunscreen weardown, putting you at risk.

Here are some tips for finding a durable sport sunscreen this summer:

• Look for sunscreens that are made specifically for sports; ones that provide exceptional, long-lasting sport sun protection that keeps skin well protected during play
• Look for very sweat-resistant and very water-resistant products, indicators of increased sunscreen durability
• Look for ultra lightweight, non-comedogenic lotions that won't clog pores or cause breakouts or run into eyes to cause stinging
• Look for a sport sunscreen with a high Sun Protection Factor (SPF) that provides broad-spectrum protection and apply generously. Most adults do not follow sunscreen application instructions, achieving only 10-25% of the expected SPF. For optimal protection, it is important to apply sunscreen generously, using approximately 2 full tablespoons to cover the entire body. Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 45 and Sunscreen Sprays SPF 45 and 60, contains innovative stabilizing Helioplex technology, which delivers strong and long-lasting protection against both burning UVB and aging UVA rays. These products also contain a matrixed waterproof technology comprised of large molecules that create an invisible, yet breathable, shield on the skin to help keep sunscreen in place during physical activity

While no sunscreen is clinically proven to minimize or prevent skin cancer, dermatologists have long recognized that exposure to UVA and UVB rays can promote the risk of skin cancer.

Source: www.newscanada.com