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You slather it on before your big day at the beach, confident that it will help prevent you from developing a painful sunburn the next morning. But how does sunscreen actually work on your skin?

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You meticulously applied a solid coat of SPF 50 to your face and body this morning and are now ready to take on the day, sunburn-worry free. Right? Not necessarily. This guide breaks down some helpful advice on how often you should reapply sunscreen. Hint: it varies!

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In this guide, we’ll learn more about we'll learn more about the invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun known as ultraviolet (UV) light. In particular, we’ll break down the differences between two types of UV rays that affect human skin: UVA versus UVB rays.

Read More: Understanding UVA vs. UVB Rays
You’re about to make your next sunscreen purchase and are scanning through a selection of bottles ranging from SPF 30 to SPF 70. What exactly is SPF and how should it inform your decision-making? This guide should provide all you need to know about the SPF rating system, better known as “Sun Protection Factor.”

Read More: What Is SPF and What Does It Stand For?
It’s an age-old question every time summer comes around as you’re pulling your beach gear out of storage: “Does sunscreen expire?” The answer, in short, is yes. In this guide, you’ll learn all you need to know about that half-empty bottle of SPF 50 buried in the bottom your tote bag and whether to toss it or lather up.

Read More: Does Sunscreen Expire? Expired Sunscreen Explained
The reviews are in and it’s unanimous—the experts are stoked on our new Daily moisturizing sunscreen.

Read More: Derms Love Daily
Sure, he was once crowned Pipe-Master. But today surfer Julian Wilson has an even more important title—Dad.

Read More: Aurora Australis: A Portrait of Julian Wilson
We caught up with long-time Sun Bum Ambassador, Rasmus King, at his home in rural Byron Bay. The picturesque cottage was stuffed with incredible records, classic surfboards, instruments, and vintage cars which all seem to have a special place in his life.

Read More: This is Rasmus
We consulted our resident big guy (Sonny) because he's the expert at creating out-of-the-box, art-minded experience for kids, by kids.

Read More: Step Inside Sonny’s Daydream
Hanging out with Danish-Aussie surfer and Sun Bum Ambassador, Isabella Nichols, spilled her secret sauce for staying stoked during high-level competitions.

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Meet the hair towel! Soft and absorbent microfiber that battles frizz and breakage. Plus, it's a pro at drying hair and getting us ready post-surf or shower.

Read More: Sun Bum x Slowtide Hair Towel
Our first-ever Kids Art Contest has wrapped, and it was nothing short of epic. Thank you to everyone who entered! After judging hundreds of entries, we landed on these 5 as the winners.

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Sunscreen talk? We're all ears! Dr. Laura Scott, our skin expert, is here to drive home the point. SPF in daily life? A must for everyone (yes, even you!).

Read More: Sunscreen Is For Everyone
Ambassador Shama Beckford lives like he surfs— with a style that’s completely his own.

Read More: This Is Shama (The Superman)
We get it, checking your skin can seem like a hassle, but trust us, it's worth it. Our pal and Dermatologist Dr. Lindsey is back with simple ways to DIY your own skin check at home.

Read More: How to do a Self-Skin Check
Surfer, soap opera star, and prolific musician— ambassador Icah Wilmot stands in a category of his own.

Read More: This Is Icah Wilmot

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