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Do you know what the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is?

Aug. 22, 2024

Do you know what the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is?

The FPS number or value indicates the number of times that the sunscreen increases the skin's natural protection against sunburn.
Do you know what the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is?

Therefore, if we use a protection factor of 30, it means that we have multiplied the natural protection by 30. You must bear in mind that this number is just an estimate and that to maintain its effectiveness, it is essential to reapply the sunscreen, ideally, every two in two hours.

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