The Essential Guide to Choosing the Right Sunscreen for Travel

Are you ready for an unforgettable journey? Whether it's lounging at the beach or exploring a new city, don't forget your sunscreen! To ensure that your skin stays protected and healthy during any adventure, we've got all of the information needed to choose just the right type.

From factors to consider when selecting to helpful tips on staying safe in sunny weather - this blog post has everything necessary so nothing can stand between you and fun-filled excitement! Get out there – sagely prepared with sunscreen – and enjoy every minute of exploration while soaking up some sun safely.

Choose a Broad Spectrum Formula: Look for a sunscreen that contains UVA and UVB protection – this way you'll be shielded from more than just sunburns.

Consider SPF: Check the SPF of your sunscreen. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) suggests using a screen with an SPF rating of at least 30 (which protects against 97% of the sun’s harmful rays. The highest SPF (SPF 100) blocks out 99% if UBV rays.

Opt for Natural Ingredients: If possible, look for natural ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as the active ingredients. Avoid chemicals such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, which can not only cause skin irritation and hormone disruptions, but it is also harmful to coral. In fact, many vacation destinations are beginning to outlaw sunscreen use unless it is free of these harmful chemicals.

Keep Reapplying: No matter how effective your sunscreen is, remember to reapply after swimming, sweating heavily or towel-drying yourself off to ensure maximum protection at all times! It is recommended that sunscreen is applied at least every two hours by the AAD.

TSA approved: When it comes to flying, there are a few things that are important not to forget - sunscreen included! With TSA-approved Larkly, you can enjoy all of your adventures worry-free!

By following these tips and selecting the right sunscreen for your needs, you'll have more worry-free adventures in no time!

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