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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Understanding Sun Protection 
    & UV Rays

    • What is Broad Spectrum


    • What is SPF?


    • What is UPF?


    • What are UVA rays and UVB rays?


    • What is UV testing and why does it matter?


    • What does the "+" stand for in UPF 50+?


    • Is there a big difference with UPF 50+ and UPF 30?


    • Do you really need sunscreen or UPF 50+ clothing if you have dark skin?


    • What's the difference between the new mineral sunblocks and chemical sunscreens?


    • How much sunscreen should I use?


    • Can sunscreen expire?


    Coolibar-Specific Questions 
    & Features

    • Why is Coolibar more expensive than other brands?


    • How does your fabric block UV rays?


    • Explain your Coolibar UPF 50+ guarantee?


    • Does Coolibar UPF 50+ protection ever wash out?


    • Are there do's and don'ts with Coolibar fabrics?


    • How does Coolibar sizing run? How do your clothes fit?


    • How do I choose a hat?


    Sun Protection Myths 
    & Common Concerns

    • I heard that long sleeves can keep you cooler?


    • It feels like I may have sunburned through my Coolibar shirt, what do I do?


    • Do I need sunscreen if I'm wearing Coolibar?


    • Do I need sunscreen on my face if I bought a hat?


    • I'm young and healthy, do I really need sun protection?


    • Isn't my tee-shirt at the beach enough?


    • Why do my lips get chapped and burned?


    Tanning, Seasonal Protection 
    & Vitamin D

    • I still love a tan, so are tanning beds better than the sun?


    • Do I really need sun protection in the fall and winter?


    • Don't I need some sun for Vitamin D?


    • Is getting a base tan before vacation safe?


    • Is tanning really dangerous?


    • #1 Sun Protection Brand In The World

    • Trusted By Millions of Users

    • 100% Certified UPF 50+ Products

    • 20+ Years of Excellence

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    For more than 20 years, Coolibar has been innovating UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) 50+ fabrics and UPF clothing guaranteed to block 98% of UVA/UVB rays, providing UPF 50+ sun protection clothing you to wear. As a result, Coolibar was the first clothing company to receive The Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation.
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