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

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230 points mgh2 | 1 comments | 06 Sep 25 19:57 UTC | HN request time: 0.28s | 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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navigate8310 ◴[06 Sep 25 23:17 UTC] No.45153793[source]▶
It's very heavy and uncomfortable. Induces more sweat.
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1. skeeter2020 ◴[07 Sep 25 13:46 UTC] No.45158102[source]▶
that seems more likely the brand or product; some are thicker all the way across the SPF offerring; others not so much.