How often should you apply sunscreen? Tips to stay protected in hot weather
dailystar.co.ukToday is set to be one of the hottest days ever recorded and with that brings a major risk of severe sunburn for everyone out in the heat.
Sunburn increases a person’s risk of skin cancer and is not only a concern when you're on holiday.Sunscreen should be applied to all exposed skin, including the face, neck and ears, and your head too if you have thinning or no hair.
Applying your sunscreen in the morning is all good and well, but as the day and heat commences its protection will wane. With everyone on high alert, how often should you be reapplying your sunscreen?
Sunscreen products act like a very thin bulletproof vest.This stops the UV photons before they are able to reach the skin to causee damage.These products contain organic sunscreen molecules that absorb UV and inorganic pigments that also absorb, scatter and reflect UV.Experts advise that, when buying sunscreen, the label should have a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 to protect against UVB rays.The NHS guidelines for sunscreen in a heatwave include using two teaspoons of sunscreen if you’re just covering your head, arms and neck.
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