will i get a tan faster with spf 15, over spf 30?

Answer 1

A products’ SPF number is not a true determination of a sunscreen’s capability of protecting the skin from the suns harmful rays. SPF is only an indication of protection from one wavelength of Ultraviolet light, the UVB (290nm-320nm). This wavelength accounts for about 10% of the Ultraviolet light that reaches the earth’s surface, and when it comes to our skin, it is the cause of the early redness experienced during sun exposure.

The statement that an SPF of 45 is not that much better than an SPF of 30, maybe or may not be true, since SPF addresses only the UVB wavelength. SPF allows for no interpretation of the products’ UVA protection capability, It should be noted that until quite recently UVA was thought to be harmless, our current rating system of SPF numbers addressed only UVB.


No official rating system yet exists for UVA protection. So, even if you use a high SPF number sunscreen, you may still be vulnerable to skin damage from the sun’s UVA rays.

Sunscreens with an SPF of at least 15 are recommended. You should be aware that an SPF of 30 is not twice as protective as an SPF of 15; rather, when properly used, an SPF of 15 protects the skin from 93 percent of UVB radiation, and an SPF 30 sunscreen provides 97 percent protection

Answer 2

15

Answer 3

the higher the spf, the less sun will get to your skin, so spf 15

Answer 4

If you want a tan faster, don't use any sunblock lotion. However, I'll discourage you from exposing yourself too long under the sun. Over thanned can lead to cancer of the skin; so tan moderately.

Answer 5

spf 15 offers less protection therefore you will tan/burn faster

Answer 6

You will certainly burn faster, but hey! Who cares about skin cancer and wrinkly skin!

Answer 7

yes, u will get tanned faster with spf15...