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Understanding Your Sunscreen’s SPF Number

Understanding Your Sunscreen’s SPF Number

So What is SPF Really? When using sunscreen, the most important thing you can do is use it correctly. Studies show that at least 25% of us either do not use enough sunscreen, or simply don’t apply it properly. To help consumers “gauge” a sunscreen’s effectiveness, a Swiss chemist named Franz Greiter introduced SPF (Sun …

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The EWG, Sunscreen and Eating Your Vegetables

The EWG, Sunscreen and Eating Your Vegetables

This month’s blog about sunscreen safety is going to be a little different than usual. I normally pick a topic about sunscreen safety that’s in the news, but I think today, I want to talk about a group I encounter over and over in my research on sunscreen safety. First of all, I maintain this …

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