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I came across this article (http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2007/08/24/sunblock-fda.html), and while I mostly agree with the recommendations, I think they've failed to recognize those of us with serious sun sensitivity issues.
One of the FDA recommendations is to cap labelling at SPF 50 unless the company can prove the product offers greater protection.
Well, I can understand for your average Joe, any benefits gained from anything higher than SPF 50 are lost because the product literally rubs off your skin before the effectiveness wears off.
In my case, SPF 60 buys me 1 hour outdoors if I'm lucky (45 minutes if I'm realistic). My dermatologist even told me to never go outdoors without anything less than SPF 60.
I think their intentions are good, but sometimes they don't consider the full impact of their actions.
One of the FDA recommendations is to cap labelling at SPF 50 unless the company can prove the product offers greater protection.
Well, I can understand for your average Joe, any benefits gained from anything higher than SPF 50 are lost because the product literally rubs off your skin before the effectiveness wears off.
In my case, SPF 60 buys me 1 hour outdoors if I'm lucky (45 minutes if I'm realistic). My dermatologist even told me to never go outdoors without anything less than SPF 60.
I think their intentions are good, but sometimes they don't consider the full impact of their actions.