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Sun creams advice guides

It's important to stay protected in the sun. Find out more about how sun creams work and how we test them to make sure they're effective.

5 articles

Baby and child sun creams

How to keep your baby or child’s delicate skin safe from the sun

20 July 2021

Once a day sun creams

An appealing product, but do they really work? Find out why Which? doesn't recommend relying on once-a-day sun creams.

11 June 2021

SPF, UVA, UVB: sun creams explained

What do UVA and UVB mean in sun creams? How do sun creams work? And how much do you need to apply? All your questions answered.

9 August 2021

Vitamin D deficiency and sun creams

Find out why vitamin D is important and how to be sure you're getting enough while still staying safe in the sun.

22 June 2021

How we test sun creams

Find out how we uncover which sun creams you should avoid – and which are worthy of our Best Buy accolade.

22 June 2021