I am in need for a good sunblock. Im outside or in a car most of the day. Looking for something that I can add to my shaving routine. After I moisturize my face.
the main important point is that you'll want to get a sunscreen that filters both UVA and UVB rays. Amazingly, not all of them do. Filtering the UVB rays prevents sunburn but it does not prevent the aging effects of sun exposure, nor does it prevent skin cancers.
Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, avobenzone (NOT oxybenzone), and Mexoryl are the only reliable UVA blockers. Therefore, if a sunscreen product does not contain at least one of these, it should be avoided. Zinc and titanium are mineral blockers and the other are chemical. All block UVA rays very well.
Avobenzone is not photostable, so over time its ability to block UVA rays diminishes. There are two products available in the U.S. that have proprietary ways of making it last longer. They are Avotriplex and Helioplex; these are offered by Banana Boat and Neutrogena, respectively. The Banana Boat product is considerably less expensive.
If you want Mexoryl, which is a superior and much more photostable UVA blocker, you can find it mostly in Canadian or French products. Ombrelle, L'Oreal, and another manufacturer whose name is eluding me right now.
I hope this is helpful.
Great post. Are you thinking of Anthelios by La Roche-Posay for the Mexoryl product? I've heard it is great. I'd love to use it myself, but every sun product I've tried containing Avobenzone has made me break out.