Broad-spectrum sunscreen

A sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. For dark spots and melasma, in the period after a procedure and on days spent outdoors, applying it to exposed areas such as the face, ears and hands is recommended; it is also used on cloudy days and in winter.

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