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Sunscreen Face-Off: A Camera Reveals Which Protects You Best

Posted at 10:43 AM, Jun 15, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-15 13:43:51-04

Protecting yourself from the sun is a crucial matter that you should carefully consider. Skin cancer affects one in five Americans during their lifetime, with approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. being diagnosed with it every day. More than one million Americans currently live with the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma. Given the various types of sunscreens available - lotions, sprays, powders, sticks, minerals, tints - it can be challenging to determine which one is the most effective. To help with this decision, Jimmy consulted a dermatologist who used a machine to measure the outcomes.