Better Sunscreens Defend a Man's Right to Fun in the Sun

Is it the pool, the beach or just the backyard? No matter where you’re headed for your outdoor pleasure, protect your full rights to have fun without the burn by protecting your skin — and stay looking good.

Overexposure to the sun's invisible rays causes skin damage. And that the damage can be both immediate and long-term — ranging from sunburn, rashes, and cell and tissue damage to premature wrinkling and skin cancer. So before departing to your vacation destination, a few tips:

Tips and Facts to Know:

• An SPF (sun protection factor) number gives you an idea of how long you can stay in the sun without burning. For example, let’s say you’d typically burn in 10 minutes without sunscreen. However if you apply a sunscreen with a SPF number of 15, you should be protected from sunburn for 150 minutes.
  
  
• Studies show that most people typically under-apply the amount sunscreen needed to get the full protection a sunscreen offers. They often apply only 25% to 50% of the recommended amount. Be smarter and always apply liberally.
  
  
• Some medications may actually make your skin even more susceptible to burn. Certain antibiotics, antihistamines, and antidepressants are commonly used drugs that can increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun's rays. Be sure to consult your doctor.
  
  
• Consider a sunscreen with Titanium Dioxide (or TiO2)
  which provides a broad spectrum of protection but is much less visible to the eye (no white haze on your skin like with other sunscreens).
  
  
  
  
  

  Make sure you're packing a good quality sunscreen. For Maximum Protection: MenScience TiO2 Sunblock SPF30 Powerful agents diffuse both sun and infrared heat rays Invisible, matte formula with TiO2 absorbs immediately and won’t run into eyes No greasy residue on hands to affect your sports grip Jack Black Oil-Free Very Water / Sweat Resistant SunGuard SPF30+ Stays on long in extreme conditions Won’t drip or run into eyes Patented “Black Diamond” formula For Moderate Protection: Jack Black Oil-Free Ultra-Light SunGuard SPF20 Great for exposed scalps. No residue, won’t weigh hair down Absorbs fast, no odor No greasy residue on hands to affect your sports grip Baxter of California Super Shape SPF15 Protects and moisturizes Vitamin enriched UVA /UVB protection Don't Forget the Lips: Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF25 - Natural mint freshens breath too