If I am applying an insect repellent, will it effect the protection offered by a sunscreen product?
1. What does the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) mean? How do I choose which SPF is right for me? The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) on the bottle gives you a guide to the level of protection against the sun’s rays that the product offers – low (SPF 2 to 6), medium (SPF 8 to12) or high/very high (SPF 15 to 30). In simple terms, the higher the SPF, the more protected you are. However, choosing the right SPF depends on several factors. Firstly and most importantly, it depends on your skin type (colour of the skin before exposure to the sun, hair and eye colour, etc.). Secondly, it is affected by such things as where you are going on holiday, what time of the year it is, how used your skin is to the sun, etc. • Very fair skin, red hair and freckles Always burns, never tan. Self protection: 5/10 mins – Suggestion: SPF 20 – 30 or higher • Fair skin, blond hair, some freckles Burns easily, tans slightly. Self protection: 10/20 mins – Suggestion: SPF 15 – 20 or higher • Darker skin, dark hair, no fr
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