How can we choose the right sunscreen product?

How can we choose the right sunscreen product?

Published: July 23, 2026

Duration: 5:46

Whether you’re going on a beach holiday, city break or camping trip, the chances are you’ll be soaking up the sun’s rays.

Sunshine activates vitamin D production in the body, which has numerous benefits like protecting us from disease and improving mental health. But on the other hand, being exposed for too long can accelerate skin ageing. Excessive UV can even lead to skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 100,000 new melanoma cases will be diagnosed in the United States alone in 2022.

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