Slather it on: seven things dermatologists want you to know about sunscreen

Keep your cool when it’s hot out there by picking the ideal sunscreen. Use loads more than you think you need – and follow a tennis star’s two-hour rule

Longer summer days mean we’re stocking up on sunscreen. But although we all know how important it is to protect our skin from the UVA and UVB rays which can cause cancer and premature ageing, many of us still aren’t sure how best to do it.

A 2022 suncare study by La Roche-Posay¹ showed that among women aged over 18, only 15% apply standalone sunscreens daily on their face, and just 48% of people in the UK wear it when the weather really calls for it.