The sun is out in full force and temperatures are scorching as the UK currently experiences a heatwave.
Warnings have been put in place as some parts of the country will experience highs of 40C over the next few days and people have been urged to take care.
Those who have to go outside will need to protect themselves and a good place to start is to make sure you're applying sun cream correctly.
For those who aren't sure if they're doing it right, Chartered Chemist and founder of SOS Serum Skincare, Bruce Green has shared some advice with The Mirror.
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Green explained how much sun cream to use and how to apply it correctly.
He said: "Use enough cream to cover thoroughly all exposed areas: face, nose and ears, hands, arms, and legs. Don’t forget the backs of yours and other necks. As a guide, adults should aim to apply around two teaspoons of sunscreen if you’re covering your head, arms and neck, and two tablespoons if you are covering your entire body whilst wearing a swimsuit. Reapply sunscreen every two hours or so and after swimming or sport.
"Most individuals use too little sunscreen. If you must sunbathe, think about a double application of sun cream. Apply the first layer 15-30 minutes before the beach and then apply another layer when you hit the sun. It's like getting a protective coat of armour."
The expert went on to warn people to ensure they are using proper sun cream and not just relying on the SPF in their make-up or other beauty products.
"Whilst double-duty products may make steps shorter and seem more efficient, you cannot always rely on your daily moisturisers or make-up products such as a foundation to give you adequate protection.
"If your foundation has SPF, it's likely too low (SPF 15) to maintain an optimum level of sun protection requires regular application and re-application. Always apply a separate sun cream product - this should be applied at the end of your skincare, leaving a few minutes for it to penetrate the skin before applying your foundation. SPF can also be applied after foundation, although many shy away from this as ideally you would remove and reapply throughout the day."
He added that the best types are the ones that protect against both UVA and UVB rays and that you should always use one with a minimum of SPF 30.
"Remember, no matter how good or effective your sun protection purchase is, it will only be as good as its application and re-application."
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