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What common mistake makes SPF 50 sunscreen perform worse than SPF 15 for most beachgoers?

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What common mistake makes SPF 50 sunscreen perform worse than SPF 15 for most beachgoers?

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What common mistake makes SPF 50 sunscreen perform worse than SPF 15 for most beachgoers?
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