Malibu Sun SPF 4 Lotion, Low Protection Sun Cream, Water Resistant, Vitamin Enriched, 200ml

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The best sunscreen is the one you will use regularly and in the correct quantities. The type of sunscreen will be dependent on the type of outdoor activity you’ll be engaged in or your skin type. There are a variety of sunscreen types you can choose from:

While the product is supposed to be fragrance-free, we could detect a subtle scent that was reminiscent of sunshine and holidays, but in a demure kind of way. For any product to provide the SPF it claims, you need to apply 2mg per square cm – which means around a teaspoonful of product for your face. And, just as with sun cream, it needs to be reapplied regularly. As a guide, adults should aim to apply around 6 to 8 teaspoons of sunscreen if you're covering your entire body. Image courtesy of the British Association of Dermatologists Will I become deficient in Vitamin D if I use too much sunscreen?

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SPFs are rated on a scale of 2 to 50+ based on the level of protection they offer, with 50+ offering the strongest form of UVB protection.

Painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, will ease the pain by helping to reduce inflammation caused by sunburn. A basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of non-melanoma skin cancer. BCC is the most common type of all skin cancer in the UK. So if your skin normally reddens after 10 mins in the sun, applying an SPF 15 sunscreen would allow you stay in the sun for 150 mins. The higher the number the longer the protection. However SPF is actually a measure of the degree of protection it gives you from UVB rays and should not be used to determine the length of sun exposure. This sun cream from Garnier is perfect for wearing over make-up and topping up your SPF throughout the day.Both the adult and kids versions of this spray contain the humectant glycerin, meaning they all have hydrating and moisturising properties too. Do not spend any longer in the sun than you would without sunscreen. What are the SPF and star rating? Hopefully this should answers some questions with regards to sunscreen use. Please make sure in addition to avoid the midday sun, wear a broad-brimmed hat and protect your eyes with sunglasses that have 100% UV protection. With temperatures hitting the high 20s and a heatwave due in July, chances are you'll be needing to re up on the sun cream this summer. Consider the time of day – If you're spending time in the sun without wearing sun cream, you should only do so before 11am or after 3pm, as the middle of the day is when you're at the greatest risk of getting burnt.