Ranking of the best sunscreens we can buy for the summer, according to the OCU

There is nowhere left to open for summer and the long-awaited days of sun, beach and pool are even closer. Of course, the thing that will never be missing in our bag is a good sunscreen, which will not only take care of our skin but also avoid blemishes and protect it.

Well, on the mission to protect our dermis from sunlight, radiation, free radicals and more, here’s the Consumers and Users Organization we all know. OCUpresented their list of what they consider to be the best sunscreens of the moment, according to their own criteria and criteria.

Criteria analyzed by OCU in sunscreens

They analyzed it through independent labs, as reported on their website. 40 best selling products The main brands divided into three categories: SPF 30 sunscreens or milks, SPF 30 sprays, and SPF 50/50+ children’s sunscreens.

As you may know, a few years ago the organization sparked a controversy surrounding certain brands that apparently did not meet the standards they advertised, despite being able to respond to the different criteria used. For this reason, while the study was being conducted, two tests were carried out to determine whether it provides protection against the advertised type B (UVB) and type A (UVA) ultraviolet rays, using, labeling and composition tests and detailed analyzes were made. components, as well as environmental impact, is exactly where they fail most. Of course, like every year, brands do not fully comply with the organization’s descriptions.

The best sunscreens, according to the OCU

And getting to the point, we’ll see what would be the best sunscreens in each of the categories.

Thus, it has the best data in the SPF 30 lotion group. Biotherm Waterlover Sun milk (17.50 euros).

Biotherm Waterlover Sun milk

RRP €17.50 in Druni

RRP €26.99 at Sephora RRP €24.50 at El Corte Inglés

OCU, SPF 30 sprays group, Nivea Sun Milk Protects and Tans the Skin (13.59 euros)

NIVEA SUN Protect & Tan Solar Spray FP30 (1 x 300 ml), tan activator, high sun protection, moisturizer and water resistant sunscreen

For €13.59 on Amazon today

RRP €16.25 at El Corte Ingles

In addition, we complete our work with several. sunscreens SPF 50/50+Specially designed for children’s sensitive skin, in this category Avene Lait Enfant 50+ (20.50 €).

Child Protection Milk 50+ 250 ml Avène

RRP €19,95 in Druni

RRP €23.50 at El Corte Ingles

What sunscreens are missing

Of course, what they don’t want to overlook from the OCU is the environmental impact sunscreens continue to cause, and they see it as a pending issue.

And there are some creams whose presence has been analyzed. solar filtersaspect homosalate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane among others, as well as those that are harmful to the environment, and also very common presence of microplastics.

It’s true that brands like Avène or Biotherm have been developing their formulas to protect the marine ecosystem for years, so this is also a point to consider.

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