# What SPF should you use every day?

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SPF 30 or higher, water resistant, and broad-spectrum. The American Academy of Dermatology adds that a tinted sunscreen with iron oxide also helps protect against dark spots.

## What to look for

AAD dermatologists recommend a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher that is water resistant and gives broad-spectrum coverage against UVA and UVB rays.

## Why tinted can help

A tinted sunscreen with iron oxide also protects skin from visible light, which helps prevent dark spots.

## When to stop

Stop a product and see a board-certified dermatologist if you get burning, swelling, blistering, hives, or symptoms that get worse. Get urgent help for trouble breathing or swelling of the face or lips.

## Source

1. [American Academy of Dermatology: How to apply sunscreen](https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/shade-clothing-sunscreen/how-to-apply-sunscreen)

*Reviewed September 23, 2026. General education, not diagnosis or personal medical advice.*