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Daily Sun Protection Is Essential to Help Preserve Skin Health
The Importance of Sunscreen Composition
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends daily use of sunscreens that provide
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Broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB radiation
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or greater
—SPF indicates the duration of protection against UVB rays vs not using a sunscreen
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Water resistance
Different Ingredients Provide a Range of Benefits
Minerals such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide deflect solar radiation
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Chemicals such as octyl methoxycinnamate or oxybenzone absorb UV radiation and disperse it as heat
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Newer technologies address infrared radiation by helping to buffer the skin from the heat-derived oxidation process
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