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Many women in america and other warmer countries will wear spf makeup and sun-screen everyday. but is it worth it in the uk where there is little sun?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Yes: You can get a sunburn even on cloudy days wear SPF

Answered 12/4/2016

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A member asked:

Many women in america and other warmer countries will wear spf makeup and sun-screen everyday. but is it worth it in the uk where there is little sun?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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