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Apr 13, 2022 · These sweat-resistant sunscreens are perfect for long runs or short jogs in hot weather. These are the best sweat-resistant sunscreens on the market today.
Jun 14, 2022 · You'll want to slather on these expert-approved sunscreens before your next run or lap in the pool. Here are the best sport sunscreens on the market!
- nicole.a.saunders@hearst.com
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2 days ago · Neither Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 nor Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70 ranked as well as our chemical picks in terms of translucence, skin feel, and ease of...
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- SPF What?
- What’s Safe For You, What’s Not?
- What’s Safe For The Environment?
- The Best Sunscreens For Athletes: Protekt SPF 30
- The Best Sunscreens For Athletes: Endurance Shield SPF 45
- The Best Sunscreens For Athletes: Z Blok Clear Zinc Facial Stick
- The Best Sunscreens For Athletes: Trader Joe’s Zinc Oxide SPF 40 Lotion
- The Best Sunscreens For Athletes: Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Spray
- The Best Sunscreens For Athletes: Zealios Sun Barrier SPF 45
Well, this could go in any direction, but in the scope of this article, be sure you’re taking realistic stock of which workouts you’ll be doing outside before you even think about buying sunscreen. If you’re out in the pool, you’ll need waterproof sunscreen. If you’re going out for a multi-hour long ride, you’ll probably need to reapply (so get a s...
This used to be a pretty cut-and-dry proposition, but new research is showing that the types of UV rays that a sunscreen protects you from is actually more important than a high SPF number. In fact, in our “line of work,” SPF isn’t as useful as you’d think because we’re not (generally) just statically sunbathing—so no matter how high the SPF, we st...
Again, this has become a point of contention in recent years, but if you’re erring on the side of safety (maybe at the expense of cost, need to reapply, and aesthetics), here’s what the FDA says about sunscreen ingredients’ safety, in terms of your body: Two ingredients are “generally recognized as safe and effective” (GRASE): 1. Titanium dioxide 2...
Another murky area! Literally. While the entire state of Hawaii will ban sunscreens with the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate in 2021—due to findings that those two chemicals are responsible for damaging coral, there’s actually evidence that a few of the other -ene and -ate chemicals are bad for sea life as well. According to a (generally unbias...
$6/ounce – $18, 3oz. tube
There’s a lot to like about this veteran-owned brand that makes more than just sunscreen (they also make a few supplements). Protekt uses NSF-certified organic ingredients and 20% zinc oxide for broad spectrum protection (UVA and UVB), and due to those simple ingredients—which also include a host of skin-moisturizing minerals as inactive ingredients—this is also actually a reef-safe sunscreen. In application, Protekt isn’t the mostmoisturizing/smooth, but it’s also not as chalky or white as m...
$6/ounce – $24, 4oz. tube
While this sunscreen contains one of the -ates on the iffy list (octyl methoxycinnamate, aka octinoxate), this is still an excellent choice for something that combines the chemical blocker in octinoxate with the physical blocker in zinc. Not to mention that this is probably one of the best applying sunscreens on the list that actually feels and smells like a fancy moisturizer—not a sunscreen. The good news here is that Endurance Shield is made by triathletes, so it’s super waterproof, SPF 45,...
$26/ounce – $13, .5oz. stick
Though the name might not ring a bell to most triathletes, Z Blok makes a solid stick for a solid, non-greasy facial coverage for training and racing. The formula will not burn eyes and is sweat-resistant, critical for hot, summer running and riding. We loved the solid formula and relatively clear application for a zinc-based product with 4.7% zinc oxide and 6% titanium oxide. -MM
$2/ounce – $10, 5oz. tube
Though not everyone has access to a Trader Joe’s nearby, if you do, and you’re a triathlete, you should give this zinc-based sunscreen a try. It goes on smoother than most mineral options, though it does take some rubbing to “get the white out.” It has none of the maybe-bad -ates, -ones, or -enes as the active ingredients—only 20.5% zinc—though it does have an assortment of other inactive ingredients, but nothing that raises any immediate red flags. It also has UVA/UVB protection in a scent-f...
$2.67/ounce – $18, 6oz. bottle
Sun Bum has a big collection of sunscreens and sunblocks, but their new mineral line is what we like. It’s rare to find a zinc product that actually works for UVA/UVB, is for-real reef friendly, hypoallergenic, and comes in a spray—something pretty important for hitting those hard-to-reach spots while swimming solo. While the inactive ingredients have a few extra letters than we’d like, none of them throw up any red flags and are likely just extras to help with the tricky spray proposition. T...
$5/ounce – $15, 3oz. bottle
Zealios is another product made for/by athletes that uses a mixture of mineral ingredients like zinc oxide and chemical ingredients like octinoxate and octisalate. So while it’s not an entirely mineral sunscreen, this is a popular choice amongst endurance athletes because of its 80-minute water resistance, UVA/UVB protection, and smooth application. Though it’s not exactly cheap, it’s a slightly better value than some of the other high-end athlete brands and comes in a smaller 3oz. bottle or...
EWG’s 9th annual analysis of sunscreens comprises safety and effectiveness ratings for more than 1,000 sunscreens. Find the best rated beach and sport sunscreens here.
Feb 20, 2024 · That’s precisely why sport sunscreens exist, aka SPF formulas that are meant to withstand schvitzing. “These sunscreens are specifically formulated to allow for sustained protection against UV...
EltaMD UV Sport Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50 Body Sunscreen, Water and Sweat Resistant, Oil-Free, Zinc Oxide Formula, Travel Size, 3 oz Tube. Visit the EltaMD Store. 4.7 10,215 ratings.
