From how to interpret SPF numbers to how much sunscreen is enough, studies show that most of us aren’t using sunscreen correctly. This is a problem given that unprotected sun exposure can increase your lifetime risk of skin cancer, not to mention skin aging (aka, wrinkles). In today’s episode, we cover everything you ever wanted (nay, needed) to know about sunscreen — one of the best preventive care products out there.

Hosts: Zach Moore (interviewer), Katie McCallum

Expert: Annie Christenson, LE, Medical Aesthetician

Notable topics covered:

• A reminder of why we wear sunscreen
• Whether it matters if you choose chemical and physical sunscreen
• A rarely-followed spray sunscreen disclaimer that will change how you apply it 
• How often you should reapply sunscreen (and when you need to reapply it more frequently)
• Understanding what SPF means and the minimum SPF experts recommend
• A PSA about sunscreen expiration dates
• Whether you should go back out into the sun if you have a sunburn

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