Sunscreen application

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How should a sunscreen be applied? Should it be applied before applying a moisturiser or after applying the moisturiser?

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Sunscreens can be directly applied over the face unless you want to use moisturisers for dry skin. More importantly repeating sunscreens every 3-4 hours during the daytime is required for it to be effective.

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