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Choosing Sunscreen? How to Decode the Labels Sunscreens protect
the skin against sunburns. Sunscreens also play an important
role in blocking the penetration of ultraviolet (UV) radiation,
which damages the skin and can lead to skin cancer. However, no
sunscreen blocks UV radiation 100 percent. The terminology used
on sunscreen labels can be confusing. The protection provided by
a sunscreen is indicated by the sun protection factor (SPF)
listed on the product label. A sunblock is considered to be any
sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more. In theory, sunscreens
protect an individual during ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation
exposure according to the following: SPF 15 sunscreen may absorb
93 percent of UVB radiation. SPF 30 sunscreen may absorb 97
percent of UVB radiation. SPF 2 sunscreen may absorb 50 percent
of UV radiation and offers the least protection A sunscreen
protects from sunburn and