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Cheap Sunscreen's Just as Good

When it comes to sunscreen, paying more doesn't mean you get more protection from the sun. Inexpensive store brands work just as well as any pricey brand, according to the American Academy of Dermatology via the WSJ. So it's OK to save your money by buying a cheaper bottle of sunscreen, but make sure to use SPF 30, which blocks 97 percent of harmful UVB rays.

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