BE SUN SMART

Practise safe sun with these NHS guidelines…

■ Use a sunscreen with SPF 30 or above.

■ Look for the UVA in a circle logo, or at least a four-star UVA rating.

■ Apply at least two teaspoons of sunscreen if you’re just covering your head, arms and neck.

■ Apply at least two tablespoons if you’ve covering your whole body while wearing a swimming costume.

■ For prolonged sun exposure, apply 30 minutes before going out and then again just beforehand.

■ Don’t forget your neck, ears and your head.

■ Wear a wide-brimmed hat.

■ Reapply liberally and frequently – at least every two hours – and straight after swimming or exercise.

Face time

A face cream with SPF might be sufficient in the depths of winter, but summer calls for a stronger defence. “Make-up with SPF is generally not applied thickly enough to get the SPF it states on the label,” warns Dr Mahto. “By the middle of the day when UV levels are highest it will have rubbed off and lost efficacy. It’s better to use a high-factor sunscreen for your face and reapply regularly.”

4. Fight age spots

Bioderma Pigmentbio SPF Daily Care, £18.50/40ml

5. Protect sensitive skin Boots Soltan Sensitive Protect Facial Sun Cream SPF 50+, £6.50/50ml

6. Banish shine Eucerin Oil Control SPF 50+, £16/50ml

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