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Dear Nicki,
for real SPF protection, what is the Lowest SPF factor one should use?….I’ve seen a lot of spf25, but think this may be to low…Is spf45 high enough?
Also Do you think physical or chemical sunscreens more effective?Thanks MUCH!
Linda
Dear Linda,
I always go with SPF 50+.
But, to be honest, there is not *that* much difference on a daily basis from SPF 25 to SPF 50: To figure out your level of protection, divide 1 by the SPF...
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