- The sun has adverse effects:
- by enhancing the development of skin malignancies
 
- by leading to premature aging (ageing) (photoaging (photoageing))
 
- by worsening several skin conditions (such as melasma)…
 
 
- Applying sunscreen is one of the ways of sunprotection, but it has to be used correctly in order to be effective.
 
 
- The following video by the American Academy of Dermatology explains the practical use of sunscreens:
- What Sunprotection Factor (SPF) to use
 
- What kind of sunscreen to choose
 
- How long after application the sunscreens becomes effective
 
- How much sunscreen is needed ?
 
- Where and when to apply sunscreen ?
 
- When to re-apply sunscreen
 
 
- To read more about sunprotection, click HERE.
 
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