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SciFri: Shedding Light on the Science of Sunscreen

How does sunscreen protect our skin from harmful radiation, and what is the meaning behind SPFs?

SFScience Friday

How does sunscreen protect our skin from harmful radiation, and what is the meaning behind SPFs?