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A member asked:
Is clinique sunscreen effective or should i switch to something more "medical" (made by an actual pharmaceutical company)?
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Sunscreen: Pick one with SPF at least 15 and apply liberally -thickly and reapply after swimming, toweling off. For photosensitive people I recommend reapplying every two hours. I like mechanical sunscreens like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, then chemical sunscreens which can be irritating. Most sunscreens are made by the consumer products group of a pharmaceutical company. Most importantly, APPLY.
Answered 1/12/2016
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