We are nearing the end of August, but summer hasn't left us just yet.

The sun is still shining (yay!) which means that a lot of us fellow Canadians are still spending as much time as we can outside.

Sunscreen can play an important role in your skincare regime especially during the summer months, and for those of us with sensitive skin, finding the right one can be a bit of a journey.

Sunscreens are classified according to their active ingredients and whether they contain physical filters or chemical filters, or both.

According to the Health Canada website:

Chemical filters absorb some of the UVA and UVB radiation and convert it into heat.

Physical filters are small particles (usually zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) that scatter and reflect both UVB and UVA radiation.

Our family chooses to use physical barrier sunscreen like Green Beaver's which allow us to safely spend as much time as we can outside.

Enjoy the rest of the summer!

-R