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Over 80% of sunscreen performed below their labelled efficacy (2020)

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230 points mgh2 | 3 comments | 06 Sep 25 19:57 UTC | HN request time: 0.001s | source
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Tepix ◴[06 Sep 25 21:48 UTC] No.45153183[source]▶
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.

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matsemann ◴[06 Sep 25 21:55 UTC] No.45153232[source]▶
What do you mean by 50 being "too much"?
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1. DrSAR ◴[06 Sep 25 22:20 UTC] No.45153415[source]▶
resulting in an unhealthy, pale appearance /s
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2. globular-toast ◴[07 Sep 25 07:08 UTC] No.45156049[source]▶
A 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.
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3. skeeter2020 ◴[07 Sep 25 13:47 UTC] No.45158108[source]▶
woosh!