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What is the difference between waterproof and water resistant? Why is HUGGIES® sunscreen labeled very water resistant?

April 26, 2017labeled resistant sunscreen water waterproof

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What is the difference between waterproof and water resistant? Why is HUGGIES® sunscreen labeled very water resistant?

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The term waterproof can be misleading because no sunscreen is completely resistant to washing off in water. The FDA specifies using the terms very water resistant and water resistant. The difference between these two terms is in regard to the amount of time before the product wears off in water. Water resistant products maintain their sun protection after 40 minutes in water. Very water resistant products such as HUGGIES® sunscreens maintain their sun protection after 80 minutes in water.