Daily Sun Protection Is Essential to Help Preserve Skin Health The Importance of Sunscreen Composition The American Academy of Dermatology recommends daily use of sunscreens that provide: Broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB radiation Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or greater —SPF indicates the duration of protection against UVB rays vs not using a sunscreen Water resistance Different Ingredients Provide a Range of Benefits Minerals such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide deflect solar radiation Chemicals such as octyl methoxycinnamate or oxybenzone absorb UV radiation and disperse it as heat Newer technologies address infrared radiation by helping to buffer the skin from the heat-derived oxidation process Active Ingredients: 7.5% Octinoxate, 5.5% Oxybenzone, 4% Hydroquinone.