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The time to apply sunscreen
What is the time to use sunscreen?? It is necessary to use it all day long. Should we apply sunscreen even at evening and night time ?? Or no need to apply it after sunset..
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Dr. Rahul Nagar
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Sunscreen should be applied before any sun exposure. The effects of sunscreen application last for 3 hours. You need to reapply it after 3 hours if you are outdoors. Sunscreen needs to be applied as long as there is daylight even though it might be cloudy. No need to apply after sunset
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