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How to Select Right Sunscreen

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Dr. Venu KumariDermatologist • 18 Years Exp.MBBS, MD - Venereology & Leprosy
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When selecting a sunscreen, make sure the label says:

  •     Broad spectrum: the words 'broad spectrum' means that the sunscreen can protect your skin from both types of harmful UV rays - the uva rays and the UVB rays.
  •     Spf 30 or higher: the aadmerican academy of dermatology recommends that you select a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or higher.
  •     Water resistant: dermatologists also recommend that you look for the words 'water resistant.' this tells you that the sunscreen will stay on the wet or sweaty skin for a while before you need to reapply. Water resistance lasts either 40 or 80 minutes. Not all sunscreens offer water resistance.
     
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