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So, if you burn in 10 minutes of sun exposure without any protection, SPF 30 will keep you protected for 300 minutes (in theory!). Moreover, do not fall for a false sense of security that wearing sunscreen (no matter how high its SPF) allows you to stay outdoors without taking other precautions, such as wearing adequate clothing, keeping to the shade and staying out of the sun during the hottest time of the day. Sunscreen is only one factor in your overall approach to protecting yourself in the sun.Keep in mind that SPF is not cumulative. Applying one SPF 15 sunscreen and another SPF 20 sunscreen may give you slightly better coverage, but it does not add up to SPF 35.30+ is adequate for beach and pool use. It is not recommended to use higher SPF formulas because they give a false sense of security in the sun and a higher dose of chemicals on your skin.The word "sunblock" is a misnomer. Sunscreen slows the effects of the sun on skin by absorbing, reflecting, and scattering UV rays, but it doesn’t "block" (or stop) them.Be careful about what is in your sunscreen. Some chemicals are allergens, potential hormone disruptors or just plain unnecessary. Here are some key ones to watch for:Look for a PABA free sunscreen. Para aminobenzoic acid, or PABA, was used in sunscreens for a long time, but it can stain clothing and cause an allergic reaction in some people.Avoid sunscreens containing vitamin A (retinyl palmitate). The FDA has warned that this may make your skin photocarcinogenic, namely, skin covered in it is at greater risk of turning cancerous when exposed to sunlight.Avoid sunscreens with added insect repellent. Choose a sunscreen because it protects you from the sun; choose a different product for insect repelling.Choose a sunscreen format that suits you. If you dislike wearing sunscreen so much that you don’t wear it, it won’t do you any good. Wearing sunscreen need not be unpleasant, so try different sunscreen brands and styles to find the one(s) that are best suited for you. There is a wide variety of sunscreen formats available and it can be a challenge to know what works best. Some of this will be trial and error; however, it is noted that experts consider the cream format to be the most useful.[1] Some things to bear in mind include:Some daily sunscreens aren’t as gooey or smelly as some of the heavy duty outdoor sport formulations.Some sunscreens come in spray on, roll on, powder and stick formats. You may wish to avoid sunscreens that are sprayed on or come in a powder form, to avoid the risk of inhalation of the chemical contents.Some sunscreens come with built in insect repellent. 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