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  1. sunblock and waterproof are words that may be misleading because it may not be either waterproof nor sunblock it can just be a bottle that has a name of a famous sunblock brand and could be sold for millions of dollars
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In itself, they are not. Good sunblock really blocks UVA and UVB rays, and stuff can really be waterproof. The terms are only misleading in products that falsely claim these properties or that exaggerate their protection level against sun or water.

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Why the terms sunblock and waterproof misleading?

because their both diffrent


Why are terms like sunblock and waterproof misleading?

In itself, they are not. Good sunblock really blocks UVA and UVB rays, and stuff can really be waterproof. The terms are only misleading in products that falsely claim these properties or that exaggerate their protection level against sun or water.


Where could a person buy waterproof sunblock?

A shop that has a skin care department or a pharmacy is a good place to buy a waterproof sunblock. A "water resistant", rather than "waterproof", sunscreen is a more accurate description when searching for one.


What is the name for something that is not waterproof?

Permeable is one antonym.Also, if an object is water-resistant it is not waterproof. A water-resistant jacket is most often added as protection to get a person from their car to the inside of a building.


What chemical property must a sunblock lotion have if it is waterproof?

it is considered to be oily which water cannot dissolve as in like dissolves like. polar dissolves polar. Water is polar and the oil is non polar


How long do you need to reapply sunblock?

It depends how strong the sunblock is.


Does sunblock or sun tan lotion protect more from the sun?

Sunblock.


Why doesn't sunblock leave white streaks?

Sunblock does not leave any streak


Is sunblock spf 50 the most effective sunblock in preventing the effect of sun burn?

yes


What are alternatives for sunblock?

get burned


What the earth sunblock?

the ozone:)


How do you Clean sunblock from leather sofa?

How do you Clean sunblock from leather sofaANSWER: get a wet rag and gently wipe it up.