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  • n  the degree to which a sunscreen protects the skin from the direct rays of the sun

  • The academy strongly recommends sunscreens with an spf rating of at least 15; some kinds are available with ratings as high as 60.
  • Since hydroxy acids heighten the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, users should always slop on sunscreen (at least spf 2, higher if you spend much time outdoors).
News & Articles

  • Break Out The Sunscreen!: SPF Tips for Summer (5 Rules To Swear By For Every Complexion)
    Beach weather is upon us and we’re gearing up with the proper use of sunscreen — and a really cute swimsuit! While we should be vigilant about SPF use all year round (those UV rays don’t go away with the …
    June 11, 2013 - The Atlanta Post
  • Cheapest sunscreens protect well
    In Consumer Reports’ latest ratings of sunscreens, Up & Up (Target) Continuous Spray Sport SPF 50 and Equate (Walmart) Ultra Protection Lotion SPF 50 earned the highest scores in tests and were among the least expensive.
    June 10, 2013 - The Buffalo News
  • Roundup: Mallers ring up first victory
    COLONIE — C.J. Tarver took the opening kickoff 73 yards for a touchdown and the Albany Metro Mallers defeated the Rochester Rebels, 32-8, in Saturday night’s SPF-The League game.
    June 10, 2013 - The Troy Record
Quotes

  • Dr Andrew von Eschenbach in France24
    For more than 30 years, consumers have been able to identify the level of UVB protection provided by sunscreens using only sunburn protection factor or SPF values,said FDA commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach.
  • Miranda Lambert in Ireland Online
    Country musician Miranda Lambert said: "I use sunscreen every day - SPF 85. I tan a lot but not on my face. I heard that from Nicole Kidman. She said she uses sunscreen throughout the year, and she is so beautiful."
  • Mark Cohon in National Post
    Just what SPF I wear to the cottage,the effortlessly tanned Cohon joked, when asked what he was worrying about these days. "The league is in a place now where we can really invest and grow. It's not really a worry list -- it's about what...

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