Get the best out of the good weather
There are so many good things about being in the sunshine because it helps your body to produce vitamin D, so it probably gets confusing for you when you are told to cover up when you are out in the sun. Sunburn can be really painful and increases your risk of skin cancer if you don't look after your skin the right way. When you go outside always make sure you are prepared and look after your skin, but still get the benefits of being in the sun in a safe way. You have already learned that between 11am and 3pm is when the sun is likely to be at its strongest and that you can burn even when it is cloudy.
How to choose a good sunscreen
There are lots of sunscreens out there in different formats. But remember keeping yourself covered up during the hottest time of day will help to protect your skin more. This doesn't mean you have to cover up all day, but keep in the shade when the sun is at its hottest.
When you choose your sunscreen look for a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 to protect against UVB and at least a four-star UVA protection.
Remember don't spend any longer in the sun than you would without sunscreen and that the fairer your skin is the higher the SPF you use should be.
with anything that is 50+ offering the strongest form of UVB protection.
The star rating measures the amount of ultraviolet A radiation (UVA) protection and should be at least a four star UVA protection. You should see a star rating of up to five stars on UK sunscreens with the higher the star rating, the better. The letters "UVA" inside a circle is a European marking. This means the UVA protection is at least one third of the SPF value and meets EU recommendations.
Sunscreens that offer both UVA and UVB protection are sometimes called broad spectrum. Most sunscreens have a shelf life of 2 to 3 years, but once opened they also have an expiration date, which will be indicated on the tube by a tub with a number in it. So 6M means you should stop using the product 6 months after you have opened it.
When you choose your sunscreen look for a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 to protect against UVB and at least a four-star UVA protection.
Remember don't spend any longer in the sun than you would without sunscreen and that the fairer your skin is the higher the SPF you use should be.
What are the SPF and star ratings about?
There is no need to feel daunted by this, but it is good to get this right. The sun protection factor, or SPF, is a measure of the amount of ultraviolet B radiation (UVB) protection. SPF indicates the level of protection offered
The star rating measures the amount of ultraviolet A radiation (UVA) protection and should be at least a four star UVA protection. You should see a star rating of up to five stars on UK sunscreens with the higher the star rating, the better. The letters "UVA" inside a circle is a European marking. This means the UVA protection is at least one third of the SPF value and meets EU recommendations.
Sunscreens that offer both UVA and UVB protection are sometimes called broad spectrum. Most sunscreens have a shelf life of 2 to 3 years, but once opened they also have an expiration date, which will be indicated on the tube by a tub with a number in it. So 6M means you should stop using the product 6 months after you have opened it.
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