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8 Common Sun Care Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Those UV rays aren't messing around — neither should you!

by Wendy Rose Gould  |  COMMENT

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You Forget to Reapply Every Two Hours
You Forget to Reapply Every Two Hours Another major mistake is not reapplying as frequently as you should with SPF. Just because you've diligently applied your sunscreen before heading out the door in the morning doesn't mean your duty is done for the day. Cela says, "Sunscreen is only effective for up to two hours, so if you're out longer than two hours you must reapply. It also comes off after getting wet, so don't forget to reapply after swimming and sweating."

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