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Test results show SPF isn't always a sign of a good sunscreen

Sunscreen is a key ingredient to protecting your skin during the spring and summer months, but not all lotions and sprays are created equal. Don't rely on the SPF number, testers say.
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Sunscreen is a key ingredient to protecting your skin during the spring and summer months, but not all lotions and sprays are created equal. Don't rely on the SPF number, testers say.

Reporter : Monica Laliberte
Producer : Jenn Sorber Smith
Web Editor : Derek Medlin
Posted 2017-05-25T07:24:00-0400 - Updated 2017-05-25T07:24:00-0400