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Best sunscreen: Understand sunscreen options


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  • Website: Mayo Clinic
  • Resource type: Article

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The best ways to protect yourself from the sun are to avoid being outside mid-day, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Choose broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF of at least 15 and re-apply often.


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Rated on: 4/11/2017 2:39:51 PM

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