# The SPF Products That Could Be Putting You at Risk of Skin Cancer  ## About - Author: Australian News - Title: The SPF Products That Could Be Putting You at Risk of Skin Cancer - Tags: #articles - URL: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/the-spf-products-that-could-be-putting-you-at-risk-of-skin-cancer/ahsnj6zcg ## Highlights If you wear foundation, skin tint, or another type of makeup labelled SPF (Sun Protection Factor), you may think you're giving your face adequate protection. But experts warn they could be giving you a false sense of security and putting you at risk of sun damage and, ultimately, skin cancer. - Note: Avoiding skin cancer isn't something you want a false sense of security about. --- The Cancer Council recommends applying one teaspoon's worth of sunscreen to your face, neck, and ears at least 20 minutes before going in the sun. Collingwood English said the same goes for makeup with SPF in it, which raises a few problems. "One, no one wears that much foundation," she said. "Two, you're not putting the foundation on your ears, neck, back of neck, or head if you have no hair, either." - Note: So true, it's only a partial solution ---