Posts Tagged ‘Sun Protection Factor’
Do you need to protect against SPF in the winter?
SPF or “sun protection factor” is the most important thing you can do to prevent anti-aging. Products with SPF protect against the amount of UVB exposure you get. The days are shorter in the winter but cold and cloudy weather does not minimize harmful effects of UVB. Sunscreens with SPF 30 or higher are recommended…
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What is sun protective clothing?
Sun protective clothing is made with fabrics that shield your skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays. When looking for fashions that help protect you from damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays look for the UPF number. UPF is similar to SPF (Sun Protection Factor), the rating system used for sunscreen products. The higher the UPF number the greater…
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