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Sun Protection Factor, aka SPF, can help extend your fun in the sun. Use the below chart to identity the best SPF level for you. Remember: It is the combination of both "Skin Type" and "Planned Amount of Time" spent in the hot sun for determining your best SPF level.
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PLANNED TIME in the SUN |
SKIN TYPES | ||||
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VERY FAIR Always burns; Never tans |
FAIR Burns easily; tans slowly |
LIGHT Usually burns first |
MEDIUM Mimimally burns |
DARK Rarely burns |
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| 1 HOUR | SPF-15 | SPF-15 | SPF-8 | SPF-8 | SPF-8 | 2 HOURS | SPF-30 | SPF-30 | SPF-30 | SPF-15 | SPF-8 |
| 3 HOURS | SPF-50 | SPF-30 | SPF-30 | SPF-15 | SPF-15 |
| 4 HOURS | SPF-50 | SPF-50 | SPF-30 | SPF-30 | SPF-15 |
| 5+ HOURS | SPF-50 | SPF-50 | SPF-50 | SPF-30 | SPF-15 |
For additional information, please refer to our page about the UV Index.
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