How to Choose – and Use – a Sunscreen

By HealthCentral Editorial Team

Choices, choices...

Choices, choices...

There are many choices of sunscreens--almost too many! So how can you know if the sunscreen you've purchased is going to give the best protection against both sunburn and skin cancer?

In this slideshow, experts offer tips for choosing and properly using a sunscreen, including information on those SPF numbers and "rules of thumb" for applying--and reapplying--these products.

By HealthCentral Editorial Team— Last Modified: 12/15/2011, First Published: 06/01/2011