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Summer, sun, and fun all seem to go hand in hand.

Sunscreen also helps prevent dark spots sparked by hyperpigmentation and also helps your skin not age prematurely.

bottle of sunscreen

Further, sunscreen protects against skin inflammation.

TheBob Vila sitenotes that SPF is another factor in why you shouldn’t buy sunscreen at a dollar store.

You don’t want to risk your skin’s health by paying a little bit less for sunscreen.

Woman applying sunscreen

Buying from a non-bargain-basement retail store for this purchase is probably your best bet.