sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
ˈsən-ˌskrēn 
1
: a screen to protect against sun
2
: a preparation (such as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing ultraviolet radiation)
also
: its active ingredient (as benzophenone) compare sunblock
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Dermatologists typically recommend applying sunscreen every two hours.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Load up on sunscreen to prevent a sunburn reaction while on this antibiotic.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Some worry that sunscreen robs you of the benefits of sunshine, like vitamin D.
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The cream can be applied morning and night, though it should be followed with sunscreen during the day.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Load up on sunscreen to prevent a sunburn reaction while on this antibiotic.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Some worry that sunscreen robs you of the benefits of sunshine, like vitamin D.
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The cream can be applied morning and night, though it should be followed with sunscreen during the day.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Sunscreen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunscreen. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
-ˌskrēn
: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing the sun's rays)
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