We should all wear sunscreen on any exposed skin when we're outside, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends.
, which contain ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, Elbuluk says, even if they're using a spray.Although sunscreens are sold over the counter, they're still regulated in that they need to be made and tested according to specific guidelines from the Food and Drug Administration, Victoria Fu, cosmetic chemist and co-founder of Chemist Confessions, tells TODAY.com.
The issue is that, with some of these SPF formats,"because of the way it's dispensed or because of its density, people are less likely to get the marketed amount of protection," Lu explains. But even for sprays and sticks, it can be tough for consumers to keep track of how much they need to apply. And there are some times when using a spray or stick can be really handy, like protecting a tattoo on your body or when you're out hiking and don't want to fuss around with a lotion. While the texture of a stick sunscreen can become unpleasant on the face if you're actually using enough, Lu says, it's often"less offensive" to apply the full recommended amount on your body.
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