Your sunscreen has a Use By Date!
November 29, 2009 by Jo · Leave a Comment
Sunscreen and sun block can lose their effectiveness if they are used after their use by date.
Many people don’t bother with wearing sun block until summer arrives again and the sun protection they reach for that they used last summer may be out of date and ineffective. Check yours to make sure you prevent skin damage.
Remember too, that the SPF numbers refer to the product’s ability to block or screen out UVB radiation from the sun. The higher the SPF – the greater the level of protection.
A broad spectrum sunscreen will give you protection from both the skin burning UVB radiation and also UVA. Both types of radiation can cause skin damage and heighten the risk of skin cancer.