Keep your skin safe this summer with proper sunscreen! [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — No matter what you’re doing outside, remember this: Wear sunscreen to protect yourself from sunburn and skin cancer.

Consumer Reports tests dozens of sunscreens every year. The good news: You don’t need to pay top dollar to find a sunscreen that works, but as you’ll see, you need to choose carefully and wisely since some of those claims on the label might leave your skin burnt and your wallet.

Experts test dozens of lotions, sprays, and sticks to ensure you’re protected if you take that walk yourself.

“We’re looking at how well sunscreens protect against two types of the sun’s rays—UVA and UVB, which cause aging, skin cancer, and sunburn,” said Consumer Reports’ Trisha Calvo. “We also have sensory specialists who evaluate the scent and feel of each sunscreen.”

To test for SPF – the “sun protection factor” and a measure of how well a sunscreen …