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Beach days and barbecues. Picnics and outdoor concerts. It’s summer, and you can’t forget about sun safety.
Sunscreen is usually the first line of defense, but people might not be as protected as they assume. Think you’re an S.P.F. savant?
Take our quiz to find out.
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You’re at the drugstore to buy sunscreen. You know S.P.F. stands for sun protection factor, but what exactly does that mean?
2 of 10
You’re trying to decide between mineral or chemical sunscreen. Which of these statements is true?
3 of 10
You decide to buy mineral sunscreen. What’s the best way to avoid that ghostly white cast?
4 of 10
While waiting to check out, you remember hearing about trendy Korean sunscreens. Why aren’t international sunscreens easily available in the United States?
5 of 10
You’re finally at the beach! But a sea gull swoops in and steals your sunscreen. How much protection are you getting from your white T-shirt?
6 of 10
Your sunscreen is gone, and your T-shirt is a bust. Do you really need to wear sunscreen if you don’t burn easily?
7 of 10
Thankfully, your friend offers you some spray sunscreen. What is the right way to apply it?
8 of 10
Before a swim, you apply sunscreen labeled “water-resistant (40 minutes).” What does this actually mean?
9 of 10
You pause in front of a mirror after a long day at the beach. Which of these are signs of sun damage?
10 of 10
You finally decide to start wearing sunscreen every day. Can you rely on moisturizer or foundation labeled S.P.F. 30?
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