Rossen Reports: You’re applying sunscreen all wrong

New studies are in ranking the best sunscreens you should be using this summer. One study is from Consumer Reports, which routinely tests and rates the most effective sunscreens. Below are some of the top-rated ones.Best lotions:Coppertone Water Babies (SPF 50) (Don’t be fooled by the name, anyone can use this)Everyday Humans Oh My Bod! (SPF 50)La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk (SPF 60)Best sprays:Trader Joe's (SPF 50)Neutrogena Beach Defense Water+Sun Protection (SPF 50)Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Glow (SPF 30)The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit consumer advocacy group that has investigated sunscreen products for 17 years. It found that 25% of sunscreens on the market offer good protection without chemical ingredients inside it. So if you’re looking to use chemical-free products, check out its guide to safer sunscreens. Below are some examples from the brands that tested at the top of the list:ATTITUDE Mineral SunscreenBabo Botanicals Mineral SunscreenBeautycounter Countersun Mineral SunscreenNo matter what type of sunscreen you use, you could be doing it all wrong. Make sure you follow these tips to protect your skin effectively.How to apply lotion: Use about 1 ounce of lotion, which is the size of a standard shot glass. For kids, use about half of what you’d use on yourself. If you’re not in a bathing suit, using one teaspoon for each body part will do the trick. (One for your face and neck, one for each arm, one for each leg, etc.)How to apply sprays: The standard can have about 6 ounces in it. So that should tell you, when apply to yourself and other adults, you’re going to use that can six times and then toss it, because it should be empty. When spraying, keep the nozzle about an inch away from the body. How do you know you’ve sprayed enough? Spray until your skin glistens. Then rub it in. Experts say, even if the spray says “no rub," you should ensure you haven’t missed a spot.Reapplying: You should reapply sunscreen at least every two hours, especially if you’re swimming or sweating.Know when the sun is at its strongest: Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the sun is at its strongest. Around noon, the sun is the most intense. Every hour, the sun’s intensity goes down. When your shadow is at its shortest, that’s when the sun is especially strong.Pay attention to the UV Index: Studies show that even when it’s cloudy, 80% of UV rays penetrate through the clouds. How are you supposed to know how bad it is? Pull out your phone and check the “UV Index” on any weather app you have. The scale goes from 0 to 11. The lower the UV index scale, the less likely your skin will burn when exposed to the sun. Categories tend to vary, but this is the most common:0-2 means you’re at a low risk of damaging your skin3-5 means moderate risk and sunburns can happen in 45 minutes6-7 means high risk and you’ll get burned in about 30 minutes8-10 means very high risk and burn time could happen in 20 minutes11+ means extreme risk and burn time is 10 minutes