I feel like an idoit asking this but the higher the number it is the more it protects you from the sun right?
2007-06-13 03:45:27 · 6 answers · asked by Ballerina 5 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
THank you! Your right Im not an idoit.
2007-06-13 03:52:13 · update #1
You're not an idiot, and yes, the higher the SPF number the more protection you get and the longer you can stay out in the sun. SPF 2 and 4 are for people who already have a base tan and want to add to it, SPF 8 is for people with no tan who want to get a little color, and any SPF over 15 is for people who want to block the harmful UV rays completely. WARNING: They still have not developed a truly waterproof sunscreen, so you need to re-apply after you go swimming or snorkeling or SCUBA-diving...you get the idea.
2007-06-13 03:55:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, the SPF means the number of times longer you can stay in the sun without burning than if you didn't wear a sunblock.
So an SPF 15 means you can stay in the sun 15 times longer without burning than if you didn't wear a sunblock at all. However, to keep the SPF at 15, you need to reapply frequently.....every 2 hours, otherwise the SPF drops.
2007-06-13 04:28:19 · answer #2 · answered by LostWithdrawal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-06-13 03:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not an idiot for asking, the answer is yes, this is what answers is for.....
be a little kinder out there you guys.......
2007-06-13 03:50:24 · answer #4 · answered by doclakewrite 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mhm sure [=
2007-06-13 04:18:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes duh
2007-06-13 03:48:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋