spf 30 sunblocks

Should you go for a SPF 30 sunblock?

The fairer you are, the more sun protection you need. Babies with their thin, sensitive skin need more sun protection than the rest of us, hence SPF 30 is often used for baby"s suncare products as well as for those of us who want to play it very safe. Is it necessary?
According to the report at Carefare.com, SPF 15 blocks off 96.7% of the UV rays while SPF 30 to SPF 60 blocks off 97.7% of the UV rays.

Coats Aloe Sunscreen SPF 30 4 oz.
A natural sunblock based on titanium dioxide, it is a sunblock, not an absorber of sun rays. It scatters sunlight, avoiding heat buildup on the skin. This product is an antioxidant, acts as an anit-irritant and is a post-sunburn treatment. Titanium dioxide is a natural absorber of oil and therefore helps prevent oil breakthrough in oily and acne prone skin. The product of choice for sensitve and irritated skin. 4 oz.

Coats Aloe Sunscreen SPF 30 - Color Free 4 oz.
A natural sunblock based on titanium dioxide, it is a sunblock, not an absorber of sunrays. It scatters sunlight, avoiding heat buildup on the skin. This product is an antioxidant, acts as an anti-irritant and is a post-sunburn treatment. Titanium dioxide is a natural absorber of oil and therefore helps prevent oil breakthrough in oily and Acne prone skin. The product of choice for sensitive and irritated skin. 4 oz.

To get the full protection of the sunblock, you have to apply it generously. You should apply the sunblock at least 30 minutes before you go out in the sun. As the day progresses, sweat would wash away the sunblock so reapplying the sunblock throughout the day is necessary to stay fully protected. If you swim, you have to reapply it hourly to stay protected.

There"s some controversy about chemical sunscreens. Some of these, like PABA and the salicylates can cause skin irritation. Physical sunblocks might like those that use zinc oxide or titanium oxide to protect the wearer from the UV rays to be a better bet. These physical sunblocks are inert and do not irritate the skin. Coats Aloe sunscreens contain titanium dioxide while Beyond Coastal Mineral Based SPF 30 Baby Sunscreen Cream contains zinc oxide.