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Just wearing sunscreen won't protect you from the sun's harmful rays, a dermatologist says. Here's what else you need to do.
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Sunscreen alone isn't enough sun protection, experts say: harmful UVA and UVB rays can lead to skin cancer so dermatologists recommend a protective wardrobe or even adding Rit SunGuard to your laundry
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Sunscreen alone isn't enough sun protection, experts say: harmful UVA and UVB rays can lead to skin cancer so dermatologists recommend a protective wardrobe or even adding Rit SunGuard to your laundry
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Sunscreen alone isn't enough sun protection, experts say: harmful UVA and UVB rays can lead to skin cancer so dermatologists recommend a protective wardrobe or even adding Rit SunGuard to your laundry
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