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Fast facts about the importance of sunscreen

Ensure that you apply sunscreen everywhere on your body. Some commonly missed spots include the tops of the ears, the back of the neck, the throat area and the chest.

Any sunscreen marketed in the US undergoes FDA testing and is classified as a drug. In European countries, sunscreens are classified as cosmetics and undergo less testing.

There are two types of UV light: UV-A and UV-B. Aging and wrinkling is caused by UV-A while UV-B causes burning and most of the damage.

Sunscreens are not entirely waterproof; they can only be advertised as water-resistant for either 40 or 80 minutes.

A 15 SPF sunscreen protects against 14/15 of UV rays. 50 SPF protects against 49/50…100 SPF is the strongest sunscreen consumers can buy.

The adequate amount of sunscreen for your face and neck is a glob the size of a big marble, and about two shot glasses to safeguard your body.

Sunscreens only protect against UV-B rays unless labeled as ‘Broad Spectrum’.

Wearing a white shirt provides an equivalent of 7 SPF of protection. A dark, long-sleeved denim jacket offers 1700 SPF, which is essentially complete protection.

Reapplying sunscreen about every two hours is just as crucial as the initial application.