As you head down to the beach in 11 DAYS for memorial day weekend (try to control your excitement) and keep in mind that as annoying as it can be, suntan lotion is a must. Despite what some think, you can still get color while wearing lotion. Being out in the sun exposes your skin to two different types of rays: UVA rays and UVB rays. If over exposure to these rays occur, you can be at risk for premature aging, eye damage, and various skin cancers. Being outside, you are exposed to UVA rays year round, and scientists have found these rays to be much less damaging than UVB rays. In contrast, UVB rays attribute greatly to the risk of skin cancer. UVB rays are strongest from April to October from 10 AM to 4 PM, it is so important that you apply sun screen to protect yourself--or else you may end up regretting it in the future. My main concern with sun screen is whether or not it will make my skin oily and cause breakouts. This past year, I used Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunblock SPF 30 and Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 30 and it did not cause any breakouts, oily skin OR sunburn. You can also find other prouducts from Neutrogena for sun protection such as anti-aging lotion and sport sun tan lotion-- I highly recommend taking a look!
http://www.neutrogena.com/category/sun/sun+protection.do?nType=2
I never want to put on sunblock because I'm always nervous that it will stop me from getting a tan, but I would put a little bit on anyway just to protect my skin. Last year I also used Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunblock and it didn't cause breakouts, oily skin or sunburn for me either.
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