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I've found that wearing SPF 50 is way too much for me, even in the tropics. SPF20 and being careful and seeking shade after a while is sufficient. Remember SPF
by Tepix 1y ago
I've found that wearing SPF 50 is way too much for me, even in the tropics. SPF20 and being careful and seeking shade after a while is sufficient. Remember SPF 20 means you can stay in the sun 20 times longer than normal!
I only use SPF 50 for my nose.
- matsemann 1y agoWhat do you mean by 50 being "too much"?
- DrSAR 1y agoresulting in an unhealthy, pale appearance /s
- globular-toast 1y agoA skin tone coming from lots of vegetables like carrots and tomatoes has been shown to look more attractive than one from lots of sun. The "pasty skin" is because you actually are just unhealthy and/or malnourished. Nothing to do with the sun.
- skeeter2020 1y agowoosh!
- navigate8310 1y agoIt's very heavy and uncomfortable. Induces more sweat.
- loeg 1y agoThat is going to be a brand and product specific issue; not a general quality of SPF 50 sunscreens.
- skeeter2020 1y agothat seems more likely the brand or product; some are thicker all the way across the SPF offerring; others not so much.
- Tepix 1y agoA certain amount of sunlight is good for your health! https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/benefits-of-moderate-sun-exposure https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/benef...
- golemiprague 1y ago[dead]
- LeoPanthera 1y ago> Remember SPF 20 means you can stay in the sun 20 times longer than normal! No it doesn't. It means you will receive 1/20th of the UV. That is not the same. https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/center-drug-evaluation-and-research-cder/sun-protection-factor-spf https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/center-drug-evaluation-and-res...