Rubbing sunscreen into the skin dramatically reduces its effectiveness and may even put people at higher risk for skin cancer, according to a recent study from the UK. Researchers found that rubbing sunscreen in offers little protection because the cream accumulates in skin lines and sweat glands, providing highly uneven protection. But, since many people assume they are protected from the damaging effects of the sun when using sunscreen, they may stay in the sun for longer periods of time and actually experience higher levels of skin damage.
For optimal skin protection, experts say you should apply a generous amount of sunscreen (SPF-15 or higher) to all exposed areas and allow a thin white film to dry on the skin.
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