sun protection factor
noun
: a number assigned to a sunscreen that is the factor by which the time required for unprotected skin to become sunburned is increased when the sunscreen is used
—abbreviation SPF
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Sunscreen: To protect your skin from sun damage, finish your morning skin care routine by applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher.
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Cream foundation and the importance of SPF (sun protection factor).
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 7 Aug. 2024
Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher to protect against overexposure to ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 July 2024
Since homemade sunscreens are not subject to the same rigorous testing and regulation as commercial products, their sun protection factor (SPF) and broad-spectrum protection cannot be verified.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Cream foundation and the importance of SPF (sun protection factor).
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 7 Aug. 2024
Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher to protect against overexposure to ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 July 2024
Since homemade sunscreens are not subject to the same rigorous testing and regulation as commercial products, their sun protection factor (SPF) and broad-spectrum protection cannot be verified.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
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“Sun protection factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sun%20protection%20factor. Accessed 27 Sep. 2024.
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