How to Use broad-spectrum in a Sentence

broad-spectrum

adjective
  • Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
    Jenna Demmer, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Thankfully, this broad-spectrum SPF 30 body oil is still in stock.
    Jenna Rosenstein, harpersbazaar.com, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Opt for a broad-spectrum sunscreen that’s SPF 30 to 50, Wu advises.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 30 July 2024
  • Sunscreen that protects against both—called broad-spectrum—is best, ideally with an SPF of at least 30.
    Grace Browne, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • One way to protect your skin is to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor, or SPF, of at least 30, even on cloudy days.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024
  • Retinol users should also be sure to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day.
    Brigitt Earley, Women's Health, 28 July 2023
  • Spider mites are mites — not insects — and the broad-spectrum pesticide kills all the good insects that would have loved to have eaten the spider mites.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Wear a water-resistant, broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30.
    Hallie Gould, Health, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Patel also defers to her patients’ preference, as long as the sunscreen is broad-spectrum and has an SPF of at least 30.
    Sam Jones, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Our skin seemed to drink up its formula of hyaluronic acid and ginseng root extract, which was fortified by broad-spectrum SPF 20 for long days in the sun.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
  • Reach for sunscreens that offer broad-spectrum coverage with an SPF of 30 or higher.
    Alyssa Hui, Health, 29 Feb. 2024
  • What's the difference between full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and isolate CBD oils?
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Wear sunscreen daily; choose a sunscreen formula with an SPF of at least 30 and labeled broad-spectrum.
    Cindy Kuzma, Health, 31 Mar. 2023
  • This one is ultra-light and so breathable, providing broad-spectrum UPF 50 protection while still letting the breeze flow through to your skin.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2024
  • Thou shall use broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection every day.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Make sure to purchase a broad-spectrum sunscreen or sunblock that has SPF 30 or higher and is water resistant.
    Claire Gillespie, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Everyone — regardless of skin colour — should wear a high-factor, broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect their skin from UV rays.
    Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
  • Sure, any broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher will guard against sun damage, but some formulas are more basic than others.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Experts say to look for facial sunscreens that are SPF 30 or higher and provide broad-spectrum coverage.
    Alyssa Hui Published, Verywell Health, 6 July 2023
  • Nearly all sunscreens on the market have broad-spectrum protection.
    Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
  • Apply and reapply sunscreen throughout the day: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and reapply every two hours or more, if swimming or sweating.
    Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 5 June 2024
  • The popular facial sunscreen provides broad-spectrum coverage, goes on the skin clear, and works well on different skin types.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Practice sun safety: Wear a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 daily.
    Serenity Mirabito, Rn, Health, 19 June 2024
  • This includes wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least 30 SPF, clothing that covers your arms and legs, a piece of fabric that covers the back of your neck, and staying indoors or in the shade during midday hours.
    Heidi Wachter, Treehugger, 26 May 2023
  • This indoor garden features a custom 30-watt LED light panel that mimics the sun, providing ideal levels of broad-spectrum light that most herbs need to thrive.
    Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023
  • It is recommended that your sunscreen have at least an SPF 30, with water-resistant and broad-spectrum features.
    Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 15 June 2024
  • Isaacs and his team plan to continue their work on developing broad-spectrum vaccines that can ward off Henipaviruses in humans.
    Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 24 June 2023
  • Experts say a double layer of broad-spectrum sunscreen, along with other protection, such as sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat, will shield you from the most harmful effects.
    Lucy Tu, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Not to mention, deciphering between SPF ratings and broad-spectrum labels is also no small feat.
    Tira Urquhart, Essence, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Beyond providing a broad-spectrum SPF of 30 or higher, these formulas are chock-full of nourishing ingredients (Niacinamide!
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Aug. 2024

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