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What is the best product used to prevent sunburns on a face?

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Dr. Marvin Ottanswered

Emergency Medicine 22 years experience

Sunscreen: any brand, SPF 30 at least. Be sure to reapply if you are in the sun longer than an hour, are sweating, or are swimming. Hope this helps!

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