The term SPF on sunscreen products stands for Sun Protection Factor. This is a measure of the sunscreen's ability to protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The higher the SPF, the better the protection from UV radiation.
SPF stands for "sun protection factor". It measures the level of protection a sunscreen provides against UVB rays that cause sunburn. The higher the SPF number, the more protection the sunscreen offers.