Broad-spectrum sunscreen protects against UVA and UVB rays, reducing the risk of skin cancer and aging. It needs to be reapplied regularly and has different SPFs. It’s commonly used in daily skin care products and can be affordable or high-end.
Broad-spectrum sunscreen is a type of sunscreen that blocks two types of ultraviolet (UV) rays: UVA rays and UVB rays. Like other types of sunscreens, the broad spectrum helps the user avoid skin damage from the sun while also reducing the risk of skin cancer. It can also help reduce the appearance of skin aging, which can show in the form of skin discoloration, freckles, wrinkles, and sagging skin. Most dermatologists agree that broad spectrum lotion protects skin health and youth better than sunscreen which does not protect skin from UVA and UVB rays.
Like other types of sunscreen, broad-spectrum sunscreen needs to be reapplied regularly when people are exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Waterproof and sweatproof sunscreen should also be reapplied at least every two hours. Also, like other types of sunscreens, broad-spectrum sunscreens have different sun protection factors (SPFs). The higher the SPF, the more protection the sunscreen provides.
While many people associate sunscreen with days at the beach or pool, broad-spectrum sunscreen also has applications in everyday life. It has become common for people to use daily skin care products that include SPF to protect the skin from the kind of sun damage that can only come from daily exposure. These products are sometimes formulated with broad-spectrum sunscreens.
It’s especially common for sunscreen to be incorporated into facial products, where people often focus their efforts on reducing the signs of aging. There are also products specially formulated for the lip and mouth area. There are, however, lotions specifically marketed for the body that include sunscreen. These types of products often include a sunscreen with an SPF between 15 and 30.
The price of this type of sunscreen varies widely. There are affordable brands sold at drug stores and pharmacies for as little as $5 USD (US dollars) per tube. On the other hand, there are some high-end skincare companies that sell tubes of broad-spectrum sunscreen for USD $150 or more. These products are usually sold in high-end boutiques and department stores where customers regularly spend large amounts of money on a variety of products, including skin care products.
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