The southwestern U.S. first day of summer is said to be the worst heat we have seen in years. News reports say that temperatures reached 119 degrees in Phoenix, where some flights have been cancelled because certain planes can't take off in extreme heat. Arizona has been suffering with intense heat, but the heat wave is also being felt across Nevada and California. Las Vegas was forecast to hit 117 (47 Celsius) on Tuesday and excessive heat warnings cover almost all of California.
To keep your skin healthy despite of the summer's heat make sure to drink plenty of water and don't forget to apply sunscreen when you go out to protect against harmful UVB (ultraviolet B) and UVA (ultraviolet A) rays.
UVA rays penetrate deep into the dermis, the skin's thickest layer. Unprotected exposure can lead to premature skin aging and wrinkling (photoaging), and suppression of the immune system. UVB rays will usually burn the superficial layers of your skin. It plays a key role in the development of skin cancer.
You need a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. The SPF number is the level of protection the sunscreen provides against UVB rays.
Here are some of the best sprays, creams, and balms for all your UV-blocking needs in the market today:
1. Supergoop! Everyday Sunscreen with Cellular Response Technology SPF 50 - This is an Oil-free sunscreen, face and body moisturizing lotion that protects from sun's rays, defending skin from photo aging and dehydration.
This is great for sensitive skin since it is not greasy.
Supergoop! Everyday Sunscreen with Cellular Response Technology SPF 50 $19.002. Supergoop! Antioxidant-Infused Sunscreen Mist with Vitamin C SPF 50 - it's an oil-based SPF 50 that is water resistant. It contains Vitamin C which is an antioxidant. It has a complete broad spectrum sun protection for healthy, radiant, and safe skin.
Supergoop! Antioxidant-Infused Sunscreen Mist with Vitamin C SPF 50 $13.003. Eau Thermale Avène Ultra-Light SPF 50 Plus Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion - this moisturizing face sunscreen is great for sensitive skin. It has a lightweight formula that keeps your skin protected from the sun's harmful rays. UV filters deliver broad-spectrum protection to prevent sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer.
Eau Thermale Avène Ultra-Light SPF 50 Plus Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion, 1.3 fl. oz. $24.004. Badger Balm SPF 30 Kids Sunscreen Cream - children's skin are sensitive so they need their own sunscreen that is safe for the most sensitive skin, hypoallergenic, and effective against the harmful rays of the sun. This sunscreen cream is water and sweat resistant for 40 minutes of swimming or activity.
Badger Balm SPF 30 Kids Sunscreen Cream, 2.9 Ounce $13.735. Badger Balm Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Cream SPF 30 with Chamomile and Calendula - 2.9 oz - this suncreen is for your baby it offers sunscreen SPF 30 with Non-Nano Zinc Oxide and Chamomile. This is pediatrician tested and approved safe for babies and kids.
Badger Balm Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Cream - SPF 30 - Chamomile & Calendula - 2.9 oz $13.596. Banana Boat Dry Balance Sunscreen Clear UltraMist - This ultra-fine mist makes application and reapplication on your skin really easy. It also absorbs excess moisture and downs matte, so you will never have to deal with sticky skin as you chill in the sand.
Banana Boat Dry Balance Continuous Spray Spf50+ 6 Ounce (177ml) $7.597. Pixi Sun Mist with Chamomile & Bamboo Extracts - Sunscreen protection spray for your face with SPF 30 protection. You just need a few quick spray on your skin and it will protect you against UV rays. It has calming ingredients like chamomile and aloe vera extracts. This is also unscented.
Pixi Sun Mist with Chamomile and Bamboo Extracts $25.008. Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ - if offers a light, barely there, tinted formula that coats skin with a satisfyingly high SPF, while antioxidant ingredients works double-duty to fight off environmental stressors, like smoke, smog, dirt and pollution.
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 | PA++++, 1.7 fl oz $65.009. Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Face - this is Hawaiian Tropic's newest product that is formulated just for the face, meaning you'll never have to worry about the potential for clogged pores and breakouts.
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Spf#30 Face 1.7 Ounce Weightless (50ml) (2 Pack) $24.2010. Coppertone Clearly Sheer Whipped Sunscreen SPF 30 - it easily spread on the skin. This formula is packed with broad spectrum SPF 30 to protect your skin from the most powerful of UV rays. It also helps leave skin soft and smooth.
Coppertone Clearly Sheer Whipped Sunscreen SPF 30, 5oz. $14.49