Yes, one tablespoons refers to the face. For the entire body (if you’re going to the beach), the recommended amount is an ounce (30ml).

Reading the label does help if you look at the ingredient list. The SPF rating only refers to the protection offered against UVB rays, so sometimes claims can be misleading. Look for sunscreens that contain Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Avobenzone (butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), Mexoryl and Tinosorb at the top of the ingrdient list. All of them protect against UVA rays. I like using sunscreens with Zinc Oxide as it protects from all UVA and UVB rays, or Titanium Dioxide, which protects fom all UVB and most UVA rays too. The others work well too if used with UVB-protecting ingredients.

The tablespoon amount that you were mentioning above refers to the face only, doesn’t it?

Also, you are saying “Just makes sure you use one that contains protection from both UVA and UVB rays as some don’t offer a broad spectrum protection as they claim.” If reading the label is not helping, then how?

Thanks

I think it is safer to apply sunscreen on kids as they sun rays can damage their skin too. California Baby and Truekid has some really good and safe sunscreens for children.

Also, what brand do you feel is safe for children. I often wonder if it is a good thing that we are slathering these young people with these lotions on a day to day basis.