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How Do We Protect From UVA and UVB Rays?

In sunscreen specifications, SPF only indicates protection from UVB rays which burn our skin. So how do we protect from UVA rays which age our skin?

The answer is to use a sunscreen that protects against a “broad spectrum.” This means that sunscreen has been rated to protect from both UVA and UVB rays.