We all know the importance of putting suncream on each day – especially during a heatwave, and now there’s no excuse with these supermarket own branded lotions
With temperatures predicted to soar to up to 34C, it’s important to be layering on your SPF regularly. – You can pick up a bottle of sun-cream during your next food shop with these top ranked supermarket own brands.
So now you don’t have to get burned literally or financially with prices as low as £2.99 you can save on the pricey sun-care and instead put your savings towards an ice cream or cocktail in the sun instead. With the likes of Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco all offering up their own versions, you have no excuse for not reapplying while out enjoying the sun.
Staying safe in the sun doesn’t have to break the bank, and whether you’re out and about, sunbathing or trying to avoid it, and consumer champions at Which? found some of the best deals out there.
The cheapest sun creams
What does SPF mean?
So when it comes to buying the right sun protection, it’s crucial to know what it all means. The sun protection factor (SPF) indicates the amount of protection sun creams offer against UVB radiation. It tells you how much longer skin that’s covered with the sun cream takes to redden in response to UV, compared with unprotected skin.
What factor sun cream should I use?
It all depends on what type of skin you have, but the NHS and Cancer Research UK both recommend you pick a product with an SPF of at least 30. If your skin burns easily, it’s best to stay on the safe side and opt for a higher SPF. For kids and SPF for your face, it’s recommended to use factor 50, as kids skin is more sensitive, and our faces are typically more exposed to the sun.
What is UVA/UVB/UVC?
According to Which? UVA (ultraviolet A) is a type of ultraviolet radiation from the sun, which has been linked with premature ageing. Both UVA and UVB have been linked with skin cancer. UVB (ultraviolet B) is another type of radiation from the sun and is the main cause of sunburn. It has a shorter wavelength than UVA.
UVC (ultraviolet C) is the shortest form of UV radiation and the most dangerous to our skin, although luckily it cannot penetrate the earth’s atmosphere. Of the UV rays that get through our atmosphere and can affect our skin, UVB makes up 5% and the other 95% is UVA.
What does the UVA seal mean?
The UVA seal indicates that a product meets the EU recommendation for sun creams to offer a UVA protection factor equivalent to at least a third of their SPF.
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