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Anthelios - highest UVA protection ever made to prevent photodermatosis and skin damage caused by UV rays.

Ombrelle (with Mexoryl) - The #1 Recommended Sun Protection by Dermatologists.

Posthelios After Sun Repair - Soothes sensations of overheated or sunburnt skin after exposure to the sun.

Ah, spring! It is the perfect time of year for a quick weekend get-away, or a short vacation to a tropical destination. After all, why wait for summer when you can get away now and beat the crowds? Besides, the sun is not as hot this time of year so you do not need to worry about getting burned, right? Wrong!

While the temperature may not be hitting summertime highs, the sun's rays are just as dangerous all year long. So if you are going to be spending any time at all soaking up the sunshine, be sure to put on your sunscreen.

If possible, you should try to avoid being in direct sunlight from 11am until 4pm. That is when UV rays from the sun are strongest and you are most likely to get burned. When you are outside, try to stay in the shade. Wear sunglasses and protective clothing, and apply a sunscreen with an appropriate SPF rating to any exposed skin.

The best sunscreens protect you from both UVA and UVB rays. UVB rays are the ultraviolet rays that cause sunburns, while UVA rays cause more long term effects such as premature skin aging.

For the best protection, you should apply your sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before exposure and again 15 to 30 minutes after exposure has begun. After that, sunscreen should be reapplied every 2 hours for those indulging in mild activity. If you are swimming or very active and sweating, you will need to reapply more frequently.

• If it takes 12 minutes for John to get sunburned without sunscreen then, in theory, he should be able to spend 120 minutes in the sun without getting burned if he wears a sunscreen that is SPF 10.
  
  
• Sharon has fair skin and can get sunburned within 5 minutes, so she wears SPF 30 and can last about 150 minutes without getting burned.
  
  
• Other factors like activity, amount of sunscreen applied, and frequency of application do effect the time you can spend in the sun without being burned.

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