It’s summer again (at least in the northern hemisphere). It’s time for some fun in the sun. Yet as anyone who’s read our article about melanoma knows, protection is key to avoiding problems.

Consumer Reports have tested 12 sunscreen products to assess how well each blocked UVA and UVB rays, and how well their claimed sun protection factor (SPF) lasted on volunteers.

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The top 4 were:

1. Up & Up Sport Continuous SPF 30
2. Walgreens Sport Continuous SPF 50
3. Banana Boat Sport Performance Continuous SPF 30
4. Aveeno Continuous Protection SPF 50

You can read the full report and see who ranked below the top 4 at the Consumer Reports website (requires subscription) or at WebMD, where the full article appears.

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