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Should you apply sunscreen first or mosquito repellant first?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Sunscreen: Sunscreen first then repellent.
Answered 11/21/2012
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Sun screen: You want the insect repellent to be more superficial.
Answered 12/13/2012
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