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how much SPF should I get?

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MathWife
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Member since 4/11

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Gina

how much SPF should I get?

going to the beach 1st time this summer, and I know I've read ppl say sunscreen is super important for baby and also cuz our skin could react weirdly to the sun now...

but do you think a 30 will suffice??? I hate sunscreen to begin with (i know it's bad) but i can't see myself using higher than a 30...

I don't burn unless I'm in the Caribbean and don't wear SPF...

wht do you all think?

Posted 7/9/11 12:28 PM
 
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SummerMom
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Re: how much SPF should I get?

Just found this info online (at FoxBusiness.com):

"...once you hit SPF 30, you’re getting 97% coverage of UVB rays. SPF 40 gives you 97.2% coverage, and SPF 50 gives you 97.3% coverage. If you wanted 100% coverage, you’d basically be rubbing chalk on your face.”

So... yeah, I think SPF 30 covers it! Chat Icon

Posted 7/9/11 2:32 PM
 

ShhItsASecret
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Re: how much SPF should I get?

Posted by DavaDay

Just found this info online (at FoxBusiness.com):

"...once you hit SPF 30, you’re getting 97% coverage of UVB rays. SPF 40 gives you 97.2% coverage, and SPF 50 gives you 97.3% coverage. If you wanted 100% coverage, you’d basically be rubbing chalk on your face.”

So... yeah, I think SPF 30 covers it! Chat Icon



Wow, this is good to know!

Posted 7/9/11 2:58 PM
 

MathWife
LIF Adolescent

Member since 4/11

832 total posts

Name:
Gina

Re: how much SPF should I get?

Posted by ShhItsASecret

Posted by DavaDay

Just found this info online (at FoxBusiness.com):

"...once you hit SPF 30, you’re getting 97% coverage of UVB rays. SPF 40 gives you 97.2% coverage, and SPF 50 gives you 97.3% coverage. If you wanted 100% coverage, you’d basically be rubbing chalk on your face.”

So... yeah, I think SPF 30 covers it! Chat Icon



Wow, this is good to know!



that is great to know!!! there's really hardly a difference b/w 30 - 50...happy to hear :)

30 it is!

Posted 7/9/11 4:13 PM
 

LightUpOurLife
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Bonnie-Jean

Re: how much SPF should I get?

I'm not positive but I thought sunscreen on an infant was a no-no? I'm due in November so I never checked it out.

Posted 7/9/11 4:42 PM
 

MathWife
LIF Adolescent

Member since 4/11

832 total posts

Name:
Gina

Re: how much SPF should I get?

Posted by LightUpOurLife

I'm not positive but I thought sunscreen on an infant was a no-no? I'm due in November so I never checked it out.



OH NO!!! misunderstanding...I'm not due til Feb...I meant baby in my BELLY but i def see why it sounded like how much SPF for an actual born baby lol

this is for me! :)

Posted 7/9/11 4:51 PM
 
 

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