I am going backpacking in Costa Rica in a couple of weeks. I am extremely fair and burn in the sun we have here in Wisconsin! This will be my first exposure to the sun after a long winter, and I want to MAKE SURE I am super protected so I don’t burn. I know I need to get a high SPF, but I’m wondering if anyone out there can recommend a great sunscreen brand that will work very well, I’d greatly appreciate it.
What sunscreen offers the most protection near the equator?
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You should get a sunscreen with both a high UVA and UVB rating, that is a 4 star rating for UVA and 60+SPF for UVB. It should be applied frequently to all exposed areas and generously. One of the very best sunscreems is Ombrelle by L’Oreal…it is top quality. Neutrogena also makes a good sunscreen and less expensive. Hawaiian Tropic claims to have the highest spf protection. But if you want to ensure you get the best protection I would stick with the Ombrelle product line.
You also could use a combination of zinc oxide and titanium dioxideif you are allergic to sunscreen preparations. In addition there are now clothes and hats being sold which give some sunscreen protection…short and long sleeve shirts/blouses and slacks, jackets etc.
Good Luck