I was today years old when I discovered what PA++++ stands for.
I always saw it on sunscreen bottles and brushed it off as just marketing hype. Googled it and found out it's about UVA protection levels.
Now I'm questioning every sunscreen I've used before.
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Friend, PA is what matters in a sunscreen. You should've looked it up earlier.
I remember Googling this the first time and feeling like I'd unlocked some secret skincare knowledge
For most Indian skin types, PA++++ protection is more important. That's why I steer clear of some popular sunscreens here, like Photostable Gold and UV Doux, because they don't fully meet my needs.