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You're Applying Sunscreen Wrong - Here's What Actually Happens to Your Skin

Most people apply way too little sunscreen to get the SPF on the label Do you reapply sunscreen throughout the day or just once in the morning?

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Most people apply way too little sunscreen to get the SPF on the label Do you reapply sunscreen throughout the day or just once in the morning?

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That SPF number? You're probably not getting it. Labs test SPF using a thick, precise amount - most of us use a quarter of that. And it gets worse - even if you apply enough, SPF drops significantly after two hours in the sun. Reapplying every two hours is the single habit that actually delivers the protection you paid for. Follow for more skin facts worth knowing before your next beach day.