Sunscreen WisdomCard™

Health Centers

  1. American Academy of Dermatology: Facts About Sunscreens aad.org - Facts About Sunscreens
  2. Mayo Clinic: Sunscreen: Answers to Your Burning Questions mayoclinic.com - Sunscreen: Answers to Your Burning Questions
  3. Prevention Magazine (via WebMD): A Sunscreen Love Affair webmd.com - A Sunscreen Love Affair
  4. Skin Cancer Foundation: Sunscreens More Effective Than Ever preview.theskincancerfoundation.com - Sunscreens More Effective Than Ever
  5. Healthology: Choosing the Right Sunscreen healthology.com - Choosing the Right Sunscreen
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Research Notes on Sunscreen

Sunscreen is used to protect skin from damage caused by the sun. The sun can cause premature aging, sunburn and skin cancer. The proper use of sunscreen can protect or reduce the risk of these types of skin damage.1

Fast Facts:

  • Sunscreen should be used even on cloudy days.2
  • Apply 15 to 30 minutes before going outside.3
  • Reapply every 2 hours, after swimming or heavy sweating.3


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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ First DataBank (via WebMD): Sunscreen Top - Uses
  2. ↑ American Academy of Dermatology: Facts About Sunscreens - When Should Sunscreen Be Used?
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 American Academy of Dermatology: Facts About Sunscreens - How Much Sunscreen Should Be Used, and How Often Should It Be Applied?

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