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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Wear sunscreen: Protect your skin from UV rays and maintain pH by wearing sunscreen with a high SPF (sun protection factor).
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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“Sun protection factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sun%20protection%20factor. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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