UK heatwave: Five things you need to know when applying sunscreen this summer
dailystar.co.ukREAD MORE: UK weather predicts scorching temperatures for the weekend but bad news for MondayYet so many of us still haven’t learned how to get the best out of our sunscreen.
According to one expert, many of us have been applying our sunscreen wrong our whole lives. Speaking to The Sun , Dr Stephanie Ooi, a GP at MyHealthcare Clinic in London, here are five common mistakes we’ve been making.
Dr Ooi said: “Most of us don’t put on enough sunscreen. To properly protect your face you should apply two finger lengths of sun cream and for your body it’s a whole shot glass.“If you use a spray bottle or roll-on you should be applying several passes or spritzes in each area to provide adequate protection.“Clothes will provide some protection but don’t forget to go under clothing edges to ensure you have good coverage across the entire body.”When it comes to children, Dr Ooi advised: “There aren’t any specific rules but you should apply sunscreen liberally - more is more!”Dr Ooi said: “Choose the highest SPF possible to give yourself the best protection.
Some people choose lower SPFs because they think this will boost their body’s levels of vitamin D, but studies have shown vitamin D levels aren’t affected by a higher SPF sunscreen.”She added: “If you are worried you can always take a daily vitamin D supplement.
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