There is nothing left to open the summer and the long-awaited days of sun, beach and pool are already closer. Of course, what cannot be missing, under any circumstances, in our bag is a good sunscreen with which we will not only take care of our skin, but also avoid stains and protect it.
Well, in this task of keeping our dermis safe from sunlight, radiation, free radicals and others, the Organization of Consumers and Users, which we all know as the OCUhas presented its list of those that, according to them and based on their criteria, they consider to be the best sunscreens of the moment.
Criteria analyzed in sunscreens by the OCU
As reported on their website, they have analyzed through independent laboratories 40 best-selling products of the main brands grouped into three categories: SPF 30 sun lotions or milks, SPF 30 sprays, and SPF 50/50+ children’s sunscreens.
As you know, a couple of years ago, the organization uncovered a controversy surrounding certain brands that, apparently, did not meet the standards they advertised, although they could have responded to different criteria used. For this reason, when carrying out the study, two tests are carried out to find out if they protect against type B (UVB) and type A (UVA) ultraviolet radiation as advertised, carrying out use, labeling and composition tests. , thoroughly analyzing the ingredients, as well as the environmental impact, which is precisely where they fail the most. Of course, surely, as happens every year, the brands are not entirely in agreement with the organization’s statements.
The best sunscreens according to the OCU
And getting into the matter, we will see what would be the best sunscreens in each of the categories.
Thus, in the group of SPF 30 lotions, the one with the best data is Biotherm Waterlover Sun milk (17.50 euros).
Biotherm Waterlover Sun milk
In the group of SPF 30 sprays, the OCU has opted for Nivea Sun Milk Protects & Tans (13.59 euros)
NIVEA SUN Protect & Tan Solar Spray FP30 (1 x 300 ml), tanning activator, high sun protection, moisturizing and water resistant sunscreen
In addition, we complete our study with several sunscreens SPF 50/50+specially designed for the delicate skin of children, being the in this category is Avène Lait Enfant 50+ (€20.50).
Child Protection Milk 50+ 250 ml Avène
What sunscreens lack
Of course, what they have not wanted to overlook from the OCU is the environmental impact that sunscreens continue to cause and they consider it a pending issue.
And it is that there are some of the analyzed creams where the presence of solar filtersAs the homosalate and the butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane among others, very common that are harmful to the environment, as well as others, as well as the presence of microplastics.
It is true that, precisely, brands such as Avène or Biotherm have been improving their formulas for years to take care of the marine ecosystem, so it is also a point to take into account.
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