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When to apply sun cream

When to apply sun cream

One day at the market I saw Mark with his daughter Holly, aged 5. Her face was glowing red, and I asked him if they used sun cream. He said, ‘Yes, I put it on her just before we left.’

He is my client and I should be polite, but I tapped on his forehead and said, ‘Far toooo late – she’s already burnt.’ Since that day, when I meet him he points at Holly and says, ‘See, I put it on 30 minutes before.’

Get your sun cream now, while you read this. Why? Check the label. All sun screen products say, ‘Apply 20-30 minutes before sun exposure.’ Yet it’s obvious many people are either unaware of this, or ignore it.

Why apply it 20-30 minutes before sun exposure?

Sun cream needs this time to be absorbed and protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays.
If you’re already in the sun, you won’t be protected for up to 30 minutes – long enough for sun damage.

Now you know. No excuses.

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