I got this sunblock at Shopper’s Drug Mart a few weeks ago and I’ve fallen in love with it. I have very fair skin and am really susceptible to the sun. I don’t tan, I burn. This means that sunscreen is my best friend whenever I’m in the sun. I was intrigued by Neutrogena’s addition of Helioplex in their sunscreens. It’s supposed to help keep UVA rays from breaking down the sunscreen and then getting to the skin.

Just as the name says, this sunscreen goes on nicely and after rubbing it in it it doesn’t feel wet or greasy. According to the website it won’t clog pores (which is great for my breakout prone skin), is water and sweat proof, PABA free, and available in three different SPF’s, 55, 70, and 80. At a minimum I always go for SPF 50, so it’s great to have high SPF’s over and above 50.

Apply sunscreen with an SPF 15 at least 20 minutes before going into the sun to allow it to absorb into your skin. Available at drugstores everywhere.

Click here for a $3 off coupon for any Neutrogena sun care product. http://www.neutrogena.ca/suncare/en/coupon_suncare.asp

Check out the Canadian Cancer Society’s website at http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/standard/0,3182,3172_1046449084_1049640810_langId-en,00.html for tips on applying sunscreen and being in the sun.

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