What To Look For
According to the American Dermatology Association, all individuals, especially those with fair skin, should look for waterproof suntan lotions and sunscreens that offer protection from ultraviolet A or UVA and Ultraviolet B or UVB exposure. Look for products containing specific protective ingredients such as Avobenzone, Ecamsule, Cinoxate, menthyl anthranilate, octyl salicylate, octyl methoxycinnamate, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, sulisobenzone or oxybenzone. Additionally, fair skinned individuals should use a suntan lotion with an SPF rating of at least 30, preferably higher.
Common Pitfalls
When choosing a fair skin friendly suntan lotion, shoppers should be cautioned to look for specific ingredients, such as Avobenzone or zinc oxide, which are recommended by the American Dermatology Association. There are a variety of commercially available sunscreen products that contain a wide range of ingredients. Although many products claim to protect skin from burns, only those that protect against UVA and UVB rays should be used.
Where To Buy
Suntan lotions for fair skin can be purchased from a variety of sources. If you have very sensitive skin, a history of skin cancer or have any other problematic or contributing condition, then you may want to visit a medical dermatologist for a prescription quality product. Other purchasing options include commercially produced products such as Neutrogena, Aveeno or Coppertone can found at retailers such as Walgreens, Target or local drug stores. Additionally, online superstore and beauty sites regularly sell suntan lotion products for fair skin.
Cost
Suntan lotions for fair skin can range in price from approximately $4.50 for generic or store brands to $30 or more for prescription or salon quality products. For example, the Target brand Up and Up Sport SPF 30 suntan lotion is priced at $4.54 as of August 2010, while the more pricey Shiseido Extra Smooth Sun protection Cream SPF 38 costs $30 at Sephora's online store.
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