{"id":47412,"date":"2020-10-06T05:13:25","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T05:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=47412"},"modified":"2023-08-30T10:32:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T10:32:41","slug":"son-protection-factor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/son-protection-factor\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun protection factor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A number that indicates the relative length of time that a sunscreen product will protect you from sunburn compared with using no sunscreen. A product with an SPF of 15, for example, would allow you to stay in the sun without burning 15 times longer than if you didn&#8217;t apply sunscreen.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A number indicating the degree of protection provided by a sunscreen product against the ultraviolet rays of the sun.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A measurement of the effectiveness of sunscreen in blocking ultraviolet B (UVB) light. Protection from the sun is essential in the prevention of skin cancer and other skin damage. Doctors recommend sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. They are available in sprays, gels, creams, and wax sticks. Fair-skinned people require sunscreens with higher SPFs. A high SPF indicates better protection from the effects of UVB light, which causes sunburn and an increased risk of skin cancer. However, SPF does not refer to the level of protection against the effects of ultraviolet A (UVA) light, which enhances the damaging effects of UVB. Consequently, it is best to choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that also offers UVA protection. Sunscreens must be reapplied every 2 hours, especially if a person is swimming or sweating.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-83\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>An indicator of the extent to which a sunscreen absorbs UVB radiation, determining the level of defense it offers against sunburn. This measurement is expressed as a numerical value known as the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) number, where a higher SPF signifies enhanced protection. The SPF number indicates how much longer a person can stay in the sun without experiencing a sunburn.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A number that indicates the relative length of time that a sunscreen product will protect you from sunburn compared with using no sunscreen. A product with an SPF of 15, for example, would allow you to stay in the sun without burning 15 times longer than if you didn&#8217;t apply sunscreen. 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