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Wear protective clothing
If you really want to shield your skin, wear protective clothing on top of your everyday SPF. “Look for clothing with a UPF factor,” says Malini Fowler, MD, FAAD, at Westlake Dermatology in San Antonio, Texas. “UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor and can be found on hats, clothing, and other fabrics including swimsuits.” Choose pieces with a UPF rating of 50 or higher. Don’t have time for a trip to the store? Casey notes that materials such as unbleached cotton, which absorbs UV rays, and polyesters and silks, which reflect radiation, are naturally protective.
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