SPF stands for 'Sun Protected Factor'
For example the SPF of a sunscreen indicates the time period you can stay in the sun without burning based on your skin complexion.
|
Recommended SPF
|
| Skin Type | 1 hr | 2 hr | 3 hr | 4 hr | 5+ hr |
Very Fair /
Extremely Sensitive |
15
|
30
|
30
|
45
|
45
|
| Fair / Sensitive |
15
|
15
|
30
|
30
|
45
|
| Fair |
15
|
15
|
15
|
30
|
30
|
| Medium |
8
|
8
|
15
|
15
|
30
|
| Dark |
4
|
8
|
8
|
15
|
15
|
The beach tents and Sun shelters do not replace sunscreen, sunsceen should be reapplied at least twice every hour and especially after swimming or sweating.
