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Here's an idea of what level of protection you should use, according to skin type:

Fair or light-skinned … have freckles … never tan … burn easily … are sensitive to the sun … SPF 25
Medium skin … olive complexioned … of Mediterranean origin, such as Italian … tan easily … SPF 15
Dark skin … Arab, Asian or African American … tan very easily … start with SPF 15, but can taper down to SPF 6 after tan develops

The sun is the strongest between 10am and 3pm , and even stronger in the summer and closer to the equator. Remember, you don't have to be at the beach to wind up with sunburn -- any exposure to the sun makes you vulnerable.

Note: The best way to completely block the sun is to wear a wide-brimmed hat, clothing and sunglasses.

Comments

by Emily from texas, U.S. on May 15, 2008

I would suggest for you to use an SPF of about 20 or so, because you already have darker skin but are trying to avoid getting tan again. Since Egypt is also hot I would say apply your sunblock every few hours (about 3), just to be safe. Also, if you end up sweating alot, apply it after you dry off.

by Hiral from Mumbai (India) on March 29, 2008

Hi i am from India & i am going to Egypt in may which is going to be very sunny outther.I have got tan many times but dnt wana get tan this time, which SPF will be best for my (indian)skin?.I'll be out in the sun from morning to evening so & how many times should i apply in a day.
Thank You!
Hiral

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