The Sunscreen Project, Part 37: Summer 2013 Wrap-Up

This past summer and fall, I've reviewed many, many sunscreens. (25 to be exact!) I've also written several articles on sunscreen and what to look for, what to do/not to do, guidelines as updated by the US FDA, etc.

It was really rewarding being able to write all of these reviews, learn about all of these products and the science behind them, and to impart knowledge on anyone who has read (or will read) these posts.

I hope I've been helpful as an enthusiastic up-and-coming med student, patient and mass consumer educator, aficionado and consumer of all sorts.

Clinics is coming up and med school definitely takes a lot of time. Hopefully I will have the time to write more posts in the future.

Here's a wrap-up of everything I've written in these past 2 years, as well as articles I've linked:

Posts:

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Vanicream SPF 30

Part 3: Solbar Avo SPF 32
Part 4: Pur~lisse Essential Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
Part 5: Coppertone Sport SPF 30
Part 6: Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15

Part 7: Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream SPF 32
Part 8: Clean & Clear Finishes Oil-Free Pore Perfecting Moisturizer w/ SPF 15

Part 9: Coppertone Oil Free Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
Part 10: Wrap-up (Season 1)
Part 11: Season 2 Start - MAC Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15
Part 12: Avon Anew Rejuvenate 24-Hour Eye Cream, SPF 25
Part 13: Articles
Part 13.1: Articles (further updated)
Part 13.2: Articles - Chemicals to think about
Part 14: Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock SPF 30
Part 15: Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily SPF 50
Part 16: Murad Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30
Part 17: Clinique's Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20
Part 18: Algenist Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid, SPF 50
Part 19: Murad Essential-C Eye Cream SPF 15
Part 20: Origins Brighter By Nature SPF 35 Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer
Part 21: Origins A Perfect World Age Defense Moisturizer with White Tea, SPF 25
Part 22: Blue Lizard Daily Moisturizer for Face, SPF 30+
Part 23: EltaMD Tinted Moisturizer SPF 41
Part 24: ChapStick LipShield 365 SPF 50+
Part 25: Spearmint Lip Balm, SPF 15
Part 26: Miracle Skin Transformer SPF 20
Part 27: Eucerin Daily Protection Moisturizing Face Lotion, SPF 30
Part 28: Shiseido Urban Environment Tinted UV Protector Broad Spectrum, SPF 43
Part 29: Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse BB Cream SPF 25 PA++
Part 30: La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 60 + Anti-Aging Primer SPF 50
Part 31: Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35
Part 32: Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 PA+++, No. 23
Part 33: Shiseido Perfect Hydrating BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Sunscreen
Part 34: Simple Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15
Part 35: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen, Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Part 36: Neutrogena Sensitive Skin SPF 60+

Articles from Futurederm:

Are Inorganic Sunscreens Better Than Organic Ones? Part I: Irritation Potential and Aesthetics
Part II: Photostability, Permeability, and Photoreactivity
Part III: Toxicity
Part IV: Level of Protection & Practicality
Part V: Conclusions and Product Recommendations
Lightweight Sunscreens/Sunblocks
Common misconceptions of skincare terminology
Makeup and SPF
Does your skin become resistant to products over time?
Should you Buy Sunscreen from Europe or Japan instead?

Toxicity of Inorganic vs Organic Sunscreen Ingredients
How does Octinoxiate Degrade Avobenzone?

Articles from LiveStrong:

The Best Sunblock Lotions

Titanium Dioxide vs. Zinc Oxide

Will Wearing Sunblock Every Day Prevent Skin Damage?

Sunblock Recommendations for Skin with Acne

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

UV Index

US Food & Drug Administration (FDA):

FDA - Sunscreen
FDA - New OTC Sunscreen Product Requirements


Articles from Viva Woman:
Tips on Sunscreen Protection & Application
Zinc oxide vs Titanium oxide protection
New FDA Sunscreen Labeling
Alcohol in sunscreens
Sensitive vs Sensitized skin
Adults using kid + baby sunscreens
Places not to store your sunscreen
Vivawoman's opinion on eye sunscreen
Effective active ingredients in a sunscreen
The best & safest sunscreen ingredients

Other (just for references, and to cross-reference, along to see a source that a lot of people read):

Wikipedia - Sunscreen

Japanese PA+ rating system (UVA rating system)

UVA Rays Protection - About.com

Active sunscreen ingredients - About.com

NY Times: Sunscreen ratings

Are sunscreens with higher SPFs better? WebMD
Best Facial Sunscreens - Totalbeauty.com


Articles addressing specific ingredients:


Oxybenzone:

CNN
The Daily Green
The Environmental Working Group
FitSugar
US Health News

Retinyl palmitate:

CNN
The Daily Green
Futurederm
US Health News