Bonvoyage for A HEALTHY HOLIDAY
Jun 13, 2019
3 minutes
On average, how much sun protection does a white cotton T-shirt provide?
A SPF 20 B SPF 15 C SPF 6
Answer C: ‘If you only use sunscreen on skin that’s on show, you’re taking a risk,’ says dermatologist Dr Stefanie Williams. ‘Unless you’re wearing special SPF clothing, your top will only provide the equivalent of 2-10 SPF. Loosely woven fabrics and light colours offer next to no protection – and if the fabric is wet, the SPF drops further.’ apply cream all over
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