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It means Sun Protection Factor. In basic terms, it's supposed to indicate how many times the lotion is supposed to improve the sun-blocking capability of your skin. So an SPF of 30 means applying it to your skin should normally improve your skin's ability to avoid sun damage by 30 times. This factor is an average and based on the skin tone of the average person, but it provides a means to know how strongly a sunblock will protect you.
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What does SPF mean on suntan lotion bottles?
Sun Protection Factor
Is suntan lotion harmful to snakes?
Only SPF 30 or above will harm a snake
Will a white cotton shirt will protect you better from the sun than an SPF 15 suntan lotion?
yes
Why is there such a wide range of SPF?
There are number of cosmetics products for removing suntan . SPF is the sun protecting factor more the SPF value more effective is the cream. Generally sun protecting factor value ranges from 20 to 30.
Does a higher spf number mean more protection?
Yes, the higher the SPF, the more sun protection you will get.
How do you get a suntan without burning?
if you get a realy good lotion make shure it has SPF !!! mix it with you sunblock/taning lotion and make shure you dont miss any part of you skinn you wond get sunburned i garenteeeeeee:) - good luck
How do you say the word suntan in French?
Suntan is 'le bronzage' in French. To get a suntan is 'bronzer'
How does a clear suntan lotion protect your skin from sunburn?
Clear suntan lotion contains ingredients like titanium dioxide or zinc oxide that create a physical barrier on the skin, reflecting and scattering UV rays. This helps prevent the rays from penetrating the skin and causing sunburn. Additionally, clear suntan lotions often contain broad-spectrum SPF to further shield the skin from UVA and UVB rays.
What does Frota mean in spanish?
rub spread on such as cold cream, suntan locion, etc
How do you avoid getting a suntan at all?
Use a sun tan lotion with an spf 70 which is really protective, if your going to be in water make sure its waterproof! If you don't want to tan at all just stay out of the sun and wear protective clothing if you have to be in the sun.
What do you do after you get the suntan lotion?
Suntan lotion is to prevent the tanning from sun. Suntan lotion are used for preventing skin darkening or tanning. You should apply suntan lotion half an hour before going out .
What does the SPF number on the sunsceen label mean?
The SPF number on a sunscreen label stands for Sun Protection Factor. This means if the SPF is 30, this means you can stay in the sun 30 times longer than you would be able to without wearing sunscreen.
