Sunscreen alone isn't enough sun protection, experts say: harmful

Experts say that wearing sunscreen is not enough to combat the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays, you also need to add physical barriers – so what kind exactly?
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You may think putting sunscreen on in the morning is enough to protect you from the sun, but dermatologists say it isn’t enough on its own – you need a physical barrier too, and a fashionable linen shirt won’t do.

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