
Though convenient, SPF-infused cosmetics rarely deliver their labeled protection level in real-world use, emphasizing the continued need for a dedicated broad-spectrum sunscreen as the foundation of any routine.

Sophia Tam is a fourth-year PharmD candidate at Touro College of Pharmacy with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and psychology and professional interests in dermatology and cosmetics.

Though convenient, SPF-infused cosmetics rarely deliver their labeled protection level in real-world use, emphasizing the continued need for a dedicated broad-spectrum sunscreen as the foundation of any routine.