sender policy framework: a mechanism designed to prevent an e-mail address being duplicated and used as a false address from which to send unsolicited e-mails
sun protection factor: an indicator of how effectively a sun cream, lotion, cosmetic, etc, protects the skin from the harmful rays of the sun
SPF 25
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It will stop becoming entertaining when every survivor has to wear SPF sunscreen rated at least 1,000 just to take out the trash.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
The SPF general secretary said he wanted police officers to have easier access to guns after the Skye shootings in 2022.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
If you’re heading outside, dermatologists recommend applying sunscreen in addition to SPF cosmetics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
The numbers on a sunscreen’s SPF label can be a bit misleading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
“Don’t you know anything about SPF? Skin cancer?”
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
I’m so white I’m almost translucent Check out the S.P.F.
From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2020
But as unappealing as a leafy Tostitos lime cocktail with hints of S.P.F.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 21, 2015
Dermatologists have long cautioned people not to rely too heavily on sunscreens, even products with the recommended S.P.F. rating of 30 or higher for summer sun protection.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2015
Some consumers erroneously believe that choosing a more expensive sunscreen with a sky-high S.P.F. number like 70 or 100 will provide complete protection.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2015
However, the Food and Drug Administration has not determined that an S.P.F. of more than 50 has any added benefits.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2015
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