The SPF Rating On Sunscreen Is Questionable At Best

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http://tomscott.com - @tomscott - SPF is meant to be a multiplier, but it's much more complicated than that. And as a Brit in Florida, I have to take care about burning.



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Sunscreen (Medical Treatment)
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