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maialen protection search by Mario Antonio Pena Zapatería
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  • Post category:Physical health / Travel
  • Post published:August 31, 2012

Sunscreen: SPF 15 filters out approximately 93 percent of all incoming UVB rays. SPF 30 keeps out 97 percent and SPF 50 keeps out 98 percent. No sunscreen can block all UV rays.

Source: Sunscreens Explained @ Skin Cancer Foundation

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