Comments on: Does Higher SPF Provide Better Sun Protection?

By: Gio

Gio — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:23:28 +0000

In reply to Geo55. Geo55, personally I would reapply it just in case!

By: Geo55

Geo55 — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:25:49 +0000

Hi Gio,
I was just wondering… if I apply sunscreen in the morning (I use Elta 47) and I am home all day (near windows but not with any sun streaming in- so just indirect light), do I need to reapply sunscreen if I leave the house later in the day after 4 pm, for example? I often get confused regarding the 2 hour rule because that applies if you are outside under the sun…and not indoors! Thanks for clarifying.

By: Gio

Gio — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:16:26 +0000

In reply to H. That's so true, H. Thanks so much for the remainder. It's sad that people spend more for something that's not necessary. A lower SPF can work just as well, if not better, and save you money, too.

By: H

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:25:18 +0000

In reply to Gio. Hi Gio! Guess what? I know this has been a long time since I posted my last comment for this article but I just found out that no UVB rays go through windows so that's good news for everybody who knows there isn't much difference in a spf 30 and 100 but are tempted by the high number anyway. If more people knew this they'd less likely spend extra $$$ on an extremely high spf number. Like, I guess this should have occurred to me earlier since the reason we all have to wear sunscreen indoors is 'cause of the UVA,but I guess it's never occurred to people that buy the SPF 100 anyway.Just wanted to share. Love your blog!

By: Gio

Gio — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 06:59:58 +0000

In reply to H. H, I don't think chemical sunscreens cause cancer, but I agree with everything else you said. Getting enough sun exposure to produce all the vitamin d you need, and using a mineral sunscreen with a lower spf the rest of the time is indeed the best way to keep your skin protected and yourself safe and healthy. Thank you your thoughtful comment.

By: Gio

Gio — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 06:54:40 +0000

In reply to H. H, better stay away, from them, isn't it?