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What does SPF 45 mean?

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"The sun protection factor of a sunscreen is a laboratory measure of the effectiveness of sunscreen --- the higher the SPF, the more protection a sunscreen offers against UV-B (the ultraviolet radiation that causes sunburn)."

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SPF stands for Skin Protection Factor. 45 is the level of protection it produces. 45 is quite a good SPF. It is mainly used in sun creams.

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