UPF clothing is the sun protection your skin's been missing — but how does it work? A derm breaks it down:
, can penetrate through the clothing. “It’s especially great for kids in the pool where it's hard to reapply sunscreen,” she adds. “It also dries quickly, which is a plus.”containing SPF level at or around SPF 50. She says to think of it this way: An SPF 15 filters out 93 percent of UVB light while SPF 30 filters out 97 percent of UVB light, which gets you at least a little bit closer to full protection.
Why 50? “[SPF 50] is the magical number where you’re maximizing UVB protection while using a formulation that’s easy to rub in, making it easier to use the right quantity of sunscreen, liberally.” As SPF levels increase beyond 50, she explains, the formulations tend to be thicker and leave a chalkier appearance, so most people will under compensate to avoid that white chalkiness by not using the right amount of sunscreen with each application.
In addition to paying attention to SPF level, seek out bottles that read “broad spectrum”—that means it blocks both UVA and UVB light. “UVA is responsible for aging skin,” Linker says. “UVB light is responsible for burning the skin.” So, without both you and your aren’t getting all the protection you absolutely need.And, Linkner takes it one step further by explaining she applies mineral-based sunscreens, instead of chemical ones , as well as physical sunscreens .
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