How to Use broad-spectrum in a Sentence

broad-spectrum

adjective
  • Retinol users should also be sure to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day.
    — Brigitt Earley, Women's Health, 28 July 2023
  • With a classic coconut scent, this broad-spectrum sunscreen will take you back to beach days and sunny picnics.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
  • Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF (30 or above).
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Many organic options are broad-spectrum in their effects.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Start the day with a broad-spectrum liquid or cream SPF, then use powder to top it off.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • This shimmering sunscreen body oil will leave you with an instant glow—and broad-spectrum protection from the sun.
    — Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 June 2025
  • Nearly all sunscreens on the market have broad-spectrum protection.
    — Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
  • Thankfully, this broad-spectrum SPF 30 body oil is still in stock.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, harpersbazaar.com, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The team gathered a trove of data that reshapes the existing timeline, pointing to our origins as a broad-spectrum species.
    — New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Spider mites are mites — not insects — and the broad-spectrum pesticide kills all the good insects that would have loved to have eaten the spider mites.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
  • The non-aerosol mist gives skin a radiant sheen while shielding it with broad-spectrum SPF 50.
    — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 May 2025
  • Look for a broad-spectrum formula with at least SPF 30 for the best protection.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Many modern formulas combine both for broad-spectrum protection.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
  • As for State Street, ACHD is well aware of its broad-spectrum importance.
    — Mark Dee march 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Wear a water-resistant, broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30.
    — Hallie Gould, Health, 25 Nov. 2023
  • To ensure pollination, plant trees in guilds and avoid broad-spectrum synthetic pesticides.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Sunscreen that protects against both—called broad-spectrum—is best, ideally with an SPF of at least 30.
    — Grace Browne, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • What's the difference between full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and isolate CBD oils?
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Everyone — regardless of skin colour — should wear a high-factor, broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect their skin from UV rays.
    — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
  • Gurland, who favors Aplos, which makes spirits infused with citrus, herbal botanicals, and broad-spectrum hemp.
    — Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Reach for sunscreens that offer broad-spectrum coverage with an SPF of 30 or higher.
    — Alyssa Hui, Health, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Exfoliating acids make skin sensitive to sunlight, so be sure to wear a high-factor, broad-spectrum sunscreen during the daytime.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Brands sell full-spectrum, broad-spectrum and isolate versions of these oils — a rule of thumb that can also be applied to most THC products.
    — Surina Venkat, The Hill, 14 Nov. 2025
  • Opt for an oil-free, non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher to shield your skin without weighing it down.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Opt for a broad-spectrum sunscreen that’s SPF 30 to 50, Wu advises.
    — Angela Haupt, TIME, 30 July 2024
  • This should not be practiced without wearing a broad-spectrum SPF during the summer when sun exposure is at its highest.
    — Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024
  • Wear sunscreen daily; choose a sunscreen formula with an SPF of at least 30 and labeled broad-spectrum.
    — Cindy Kuzma, Health, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The current first-choice treatment for sepsis focuses on using broad-spectrum antibiotics to attack the pathogen causing the condition.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Look for broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher; it should be worn daily and reapplied every couple of hours.
    — Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
  • One way to protect your skin is to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor, or SPF, of at least 30, even on cloudy days.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024

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