Is SPF 60 Better Than SPF 30?

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<h1>Is SPF 60 Better Than SPF 30?</h1><strong> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_Fletcher Rich.aspx'>Fletcher Rich</a></strong><br /><p>When most people look at a bottle of sunscreen and see that it says “SPF 30” we assume that “30” is a good thing. But what do you do when right next to that bottle of SPF 30 sits a bottle of “SPF 60” Hmm, what to do. Should we get the one with SPF 60? Does it really provide TWICE the protection as the 30? And do we need that much protection? Is it really more than 30? And what exactly is SPF? At one point or another we have had SPF explained to us, but we tend to forget – especially when companies keep putting out higher and higher numbers of SPF. It can get a bit confusing. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. This refers to the ability of the sunscreen to block out UVB (ultraviolet B) rays, but not necessarily UVA (ultraviolet A) rays. This can seem odd since both UVB and UVA rays can contribute to skin cancer. However, UVB rays are what cause us to burn, and since that’s what we’re most concerned about protecting against at the time, we don’t often think that a sunscreen might not provide us with UVA protection. UVA rays are linked to deeper damage, however. The rating next the SPF rating is essentially based on a measure of time it will take your skin to burn without sunscreen as opposed to with it. That doesn’t mean 30 means 30 minutes, though. It is often said that the numbers we see aren’t exactly consumer friendly – and that is very true. SPF 60 is not twice as powerful as SPF 30. So then what is the difference? The Amount of Protection Typically sunscreens are going to block a lot of UVB rays even when at a very low SPF number. SPF 15 can block as much as 94% of UVB rays. SPF 30 can block 97%. SPF 45 can block as much as 98%. But when you reach SPF 60 don’t expect any true improvement. This is because no sunscreen boasting a large SPF number is going to be able to block 100% of UVB rays. Experts have conceded that the differences seen between medium and high SPF sunscreens in terms of sunburn protection aren’t too impressive. You also need to make sure that no matter what SPF you choose, you reapply sunscreen every 2 hours at the minimum. It doesn’t matter if the sunscreen boasts it has water resistance or not. Constantly getting wet, sweating, and toweling off is going to diminish the amount of sunscreen your skin holds. In addition to this, most sunscreens state that you should put them on at least 20 minutes before going outside – though some experts state 30 minutes is a better idea so your skin has plenty of time to absorb the sunscreen and its protection. The Verdict? SPF 60 is no better than SPF 30. But another choice that often gets overlooked is sunscreen that includes zinc oxide. Zinc oxide sunscreen is actually much better for you because not only does it block out UVB ways, but it also keeps your skin safe from UVA rays – something that a lot of sunscreens can’t do or don’t do very well. So perhaps now is a good time to start rethinking what brand of sunscreen – and what SPF – you pull off the shelves. </p><strong>About the Author:</strong><br />Article Source: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.industrialsunscreen.com/?p=525">IndustrialSunscreen.com</a><p> Article Source: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Is-SPF-60-Better-Than-SPF-30_269750.aspx'> http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Is SPF 60 Better Than SPF 30?_269750.aspx</a></p>

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