Dermatology’s Rosanne Paul discusses the ins-and-outs of sun protection factor

How much SPF do you need? Here’s everything you need to know about sunscreen, According to dermatologists

GQ MagazineRosanne Paul, assistant professor of dermatology, discussed the ins-and-outs of sun protection factor (SPF), explaining what the numbers indicate. “Just because you apply SPF 30 instead of SPF 15 does not mean you get double the length of time protected from the sun. It’s more related to the amount of exposure than how long it lasts,” she said.