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SPF

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SPF
abbr.
sun protection factor

SPF
abbreviation for
(Engineering / Chemical Engineering) sun protection factor: an indicator of how effectively a lotion, cosmetic, etc., protects the skin from the harmful rays of the sun
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Noun1.SPF - the degree to which a sunscreen protects the skin from the direct rays of the sun
degree, level, grade - a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree"
Translations
SPF [ˌɛspiːˈɛf] n abbr (=sun protection factor) → IPS m(= indice de protection solaire)
SPF 15 → IPS 15


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So look for clever SPF skincare and make-up that does all the hard work for you.
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, and it's a number that represents your protection against UVB rays from the We have all heard of the term "SPF" but few of us really understand what it means and how we can apply it towards our safety and the safety of our children in the sun.
Which is why it can help to switch your usual moisturiser to an SPF day moisturiser in the morning instead, more so in the summer.
 
 
 
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