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Daily Mail
23-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Experts issue urgent warning over popular 'once-a-day' sunscreens
Reapplying suncream is a chore that most holidaygoers dread. So it's no surprise that many sunseekers opt for sunscreens marketed as 'once-a-day'. While these sunscreens tend to be more expensive than standard bottles, they claim to offer long-lasting protection. But do once-a-day sunscreens really last all day? According to experts from Which?, the answer is no. The consumer champion analysed four popular once-a-day sunscreens, and found a list of crucial caveats hidden in the small print on the back of the bottles. 'Sweating, swimming, towel drying or rubbing your skin on an abrasive surface can all impact protection levels and how the sunscreen lasts,' Which? explained. 'All of this means that you'll almost certainly need to apply more than just once a day, especially if you're out and about.' Do once-a-day sunscreens really last all day? According to experts from Which?, the answer is no (stock image) The first once-a-day sunscreen analysed by the researchers was the Boots Soltan Once Advanced 8 Hour Protect, which comes in both a lotion and a spray form 1. Boots Soltan Once Advanced 8 Hour Protect (£13 for 200ml) The first once-a-day sunscreen analysed by the researchers was the Boots Soltan Once Advanced 8 Hour Protect, which comes in both a lotion and a spray form. On the front of the bottle, Boots claims that 'one application allows for up to eight hours sun exposure'. However, there are several important caveats buried on the back of the bottle. 'Back of pack instructions say you need to apply the sun cream generously 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply after towel drying or "coming into contact with an abrasive surface",' Which? explained. What's more, at £13 for 200ml, this sunscreen is more than double the price of Boots Soltan Protect & Moisturise range. 2. Boots Soltan Kids Once Protect & Play / Protect & Swim (£13 for 200ml) Boots' Soltan Kids Once range comes in two versions - Protect & Play, and Protect & Swim - although both appear to offer the same level of protection. Boots' Soltan Kids Once range comes in two versions - Protect & Play, and Protect & Swim - although both appear to offer the same level of protection Calypso claims that its sunscreen offers 'all day long' protection after just one application. However, Which? looked on its website, and found conflicting advice Like the previous sunscreen, Boots claims that 'one application allows for up to eight hours' sun exposure. However, the advice in the small print is once again to apply 15 minutes before going out in the sun, apply generously, and reapply after towelling dry. 'We asked Boots what counts as an abrasive surface, and it said rubbing wet skin with a towel would count, but that sunbathing on an abrasive surface (such as a towel, the sand or a sunbed) would not,' Which? explained. 3. Calypso Once a Day (£10.99 for 200ml) Calypso claims that its sunscreen offers 'all day long' protection after just one application. However, Which? looked on its website, and found conflicting advice. 'On its website, it says you need to reapply after 40 minutes in the water, if you dry yourself with a towel or after "anything that involves rubbing your skin",' Which? said. 4. Calypso All School Day Long (£9.99 for 150ml) Finally, Which? analysed the Calypso All School Day Long sunscreen, which is said to provide 'long-lasting protection of up to eight hours' Finally, Which? analysed the Calypso All School Day Long sunscreen, which is said to provide 'long-lasting protection of up to eight hours.' In the small print, Calypso explains that its product should be applied evenly and generously to clean, dry skin 15 minutes sun exposure. It also reminds customers that once-a-day sunscreens can still be washed off if you spend a long time in the water or if you dry yourself with a towel, and that you may need to reapply. What do the doctors say? Speaking to Which? Professor Brian Diffey from the British Association of Dermatologists, advised regularly reapplying sunscreen - even if it promises all-day protection. 'We recommend against relying on any sunscreen product for long periods without reapplication, whether advertised as an extended wear product, or not,' he said. 'Nobody applies sunscreen perfectly uniformly to all exposed skin, and it's inevitable that we will miss patches of skin. 'They also frequently under-apply and don't use the "one teaspoon per body part" rule to ensure you use enough product. 'So, if you are only applying your sunscreen once a day, you are at risk of spending hours in the sun with little or no protection to those areas of skin that may have been missed or not had enough sun cream applied to them.'
Daily Record
14-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
How to check sunscreen will protect your child after baby gets burnt wearing factor 50
A Scots baby was left with 'severe burns' despite wearing factor 50 sun cream. Scots know fine well to wear sun cream during hot weather or face the consequences of burnt and peeling skin. But a Scottish mum recently discovered that sun cream doesn't always work, as her baby daughter was 'severely' burned recently despite wearing factor 50. Lauren Leishman had taken her 12-month-old Rhegan on a family day out to a farm show in Haddington, East Lothian, on Saturday, June 28. Despite applying factor 50 sun cream 'just to be safe', the tot ended up with a red blistered face and hands, and was rushed to the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People in Edinburgh. The 22-year-old mum had used Malibu Kids Factor 50 sun cream, which was labelled as 'high protection' and 'clinically proven to be kind to skin'. But after browsing Facebook, Lauren found that others had found similar problems with this brand of sun cream. So, how can you check that the sun cream you use will actually work? Here's everything you need to know. How to check if your sun cream will work Check the expiration date Most SPF products have a shelf life of up to three years, but a sun cream that has expired will not be as effective at protecting you or your child's skin, according to skincare website Paula's Choice. Always check the expiration date on the bottle before using, and examine the consistency of the sun cream for any changes- for example, if it has turned more watery or grainy- to make sure it hasn't gone off. Check the UVA star rating UVA sun rays are always present during daylight hours, and can penetrate through clouds or even glass. This type of sun ray can cause lasting damage and skin cancer, and contributes to skin aging and sun spots. In 1992, Boots developed the UVA star rating, which was Europe's first measurement system for UVA protection. Ranging from zero to five, this rating indicates the percentage of UVA radiation that's absorbed by the brand of sun cream in question. The amount of UVA radiation absorbed is compared to that of UVB radiation, which is another type of sun ray that causes skin burning. The higher the star rating, the better the protection against UVA rays. The lowest recommended star rating for UVA protection is four, so be mindful to always check your sun cream for a high UVA rating. There are plenty of kids' sun creams with high UVA ratings, such as the Riemann P20 Sun cream/lotion for Kids. This sun cream has a UVA rating of five and is available on Amazon for a 20 per cent discount at £15.99. Boots' entire Soltan range of sun creams have a UVA rating of five, including the Soltan Kids Protect & Moisturise Lotion SPF50+, available on their website for £5.50, or the Soltan Clear & Cool Protect Suncare Mist SPF50+ for adults which is £9.50 on their website. Alternatively, for adults, Amazon offers the discounted La-Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir Daily SPF50+ Sunscreen, which is labelled as having high UVA and UVB protection, for £19.97. Check the SPF SPF, or 'sun protection factor', indicates the level of protection a sun cream provides against burning rays, explains the Boots website. SPF refers to how well the product reduces the burning effect of the sun on your skin. For example, if you usually begin to burn after 10 minutes in the sun, applying an SPF 15 sunscreen will protect you for 15 times longer than that, meaning you are protected for up to 150 minutes. But as Lauren saw, some products that are labelled with a higher SPF may not work as well as others, so it's best to also check the UVA rating of your sun cream. A combination of a high SPF and UVA rating of four or five stars is recommended for maximum sun protection. Remember to reapply Products need to be applied every two hours and after being in water to help maintain protection. If you're intending to spend longer in the sun, then you should choose a product higher SPF and UVA rating to begin with. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Scottish Sun
21-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I put three new SPF sticks to the test for the summer – one option smells great and will get your whole family hooked
Read on to also find out the latest blush sticks that will instantly wake up tired complexions SUN-KISSED I put three new SPF sticks to the test for the summer – one option smells great and will get your whole family hooked Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CALL me a hypocrite. I hate SPF. I use it, of course religiously, but the residue left behind gives me the ick. Thankfully, there's whole a new breed of SPF sticks hitting shelves. I put three to the test. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 We put three SPF sticks to the test for the summer Budget Soltan Active 8 Hour Protect Suncare Stick SPF50+, £7 for 25g, boots 4 This Soltan SPF Stick is great value, but not the most sophisticated Credit: supplied On the outside, this stick looks to be the smallest of the three – but it actually has the most product inside. It's super-compact, making it great for popping into my handbag. The stick is quite hard, so it drags on skin, which slows down application and a few dandruff-like pieces flaked off, which meant I then needed to rub it in with my hands. This defeats the point somewhat, although it ensures you don't end up with stripes should you miss a section. It's great value, but not the most sophisticated. Mid-range Tocobo Cica Cooling Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++, £16 for 18g, boots 4 The Tocobo Cica Cooling Sun Stick truly feels invisible on skin Credit: supplied This is the latest stick to enter my stash, and it's gone straight into my handbag – it truly feels invisible on skin. Initially, the shape isn't great as it dips in the middle so you don't get even coverage, but after a couple of swipes the stick levels off. It promises to reduce skin temperature in just three seconds, and while I've not noticed the cooling effect promised, I'm convinced that the calming cica ingredient has helped take the sting out of a recent insect bite. I usually cannot stop itching them, and I didn't feel the need to at all while the SPF was on. Luxury Clarins Invisible Sun Care Stick SPF 50, £25 for 17g, Boots 4 The Clarins Invisible Sun Care Stick SPF 50 smells great and is suitable for sensitive skin Credit: supplied I first used this a couple of years ago, and in the time since I've got my whole family hooked. The stick is a transparent, orange hue so it doesn't leave any white cast behind, and you can see where you're applying it as it's shiny at first (although quickly absorbs into skin, so don't worry about it being sticky). It smells great, so you can skip wearing perfume over it as it reduces the effectiveness. It's still suitable for sensitive skin; mine is acne-prone and my mum has eczema, yet we're huge fans.
The Sun
21-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I put three new SPF sticks to the test for the summer – one option smells great and will get your whole family hooked
CALL me a hypocrite. I hate SPF. I use it, of course religiously, but the residue left behind gives me the ick. Thankfully, there's whole a new breed of SPF sticks hitting shelves. I put three to the test. 4 Budget Soltan Active 8 Hour Protect Suncare Stick SPF50+, £7 for 25g, boots On the outside, this stick looks to be the smallest of the three – but it actually has the most product inside. It's super-compact, making it great for popping into my handbag. The stick is quite hard, so it drags on skin, which slows down application and a few dandruff-like pieces flaked off, which meant I then needed to rub it in with my hands. This defeats the point somewhat, although it ensures you don't end up with stripes should you miss a section. It's great value, but not the most sophisticated. Mid-range Tocobo Cica Cooling Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++, £16 for 18g, boots This is the latest stick to enter my stash, and it's gone straight into my handbag – it truly feels invisible on skin. Initially, the shape isn't great as it dips in the middle so you don't get even coverage, but after a couple of swipes the stick levels off. It promises to reduce skin temperature in just three seconds, and while I've not noticed the cooling effect promised, I'm convinced that the calming cica ingredient has helped take the sting out of a recent insect bite. I usually cannot stop itching them, and I didn't feel the need to at all while the SPF was on. Luxury Clarins Invisible Sun Care Stick SPF 50, £25 for 17g, Boots I first used this a couple of years ago, and in the time since I've got my whole family hooked. The stick is a transparent, orange hue so it doesn't leave any white cast behind, and you can see where you're applying it as it's shiny at first (although quickly absorbs into skin, so don't worry about it being sticky). It smells great, so you can skip wearing perfume over it as it reduces the effectiveness. It's still suitable for sensitive skin; mine is acne -prone and my mum has eczema, yet we're huge fans.
The Irish Sun
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Shoppers are racing to nab ‘best sun cream ever' that's now FREE – it's ‘great for school days' & takes seconds to apply
WITH temperatures continuing to soar, if you're in search of sun cream that's great for little ones, you've come to the right place. And if your purse is feeling the pinch more than ever before, fear not, as now, the 'best sun cream ever' is totally free - yes, you heard that correctly. 4 Shoppers are racing to get to their nearest Boots store, eager to get their hands on the 'best sun cream ever' that's now totally free Credit: Alamy 4 Not only this, but it's perfect for school days and holidays too Credit: Alamy 4 Carrie Webster took to social media to alert others to the deal, leaving many gobsmacked Credit: ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 4 With this deal, you'll get a bottle of the Soltan Kids Once 8hr Protect & Play Suncare Lotion SPF50+ 200ml for free Credit: ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK But you'll need to move quickly if you want to nab this epic freebie, as it's only available whilst stocks last. One savvy shopper was left beaming after browsing the shelves in her local Boots store, when she noticed the brilliant summer deal. Thrilled with her freebie, Carrie Webster took to social media to alert others, leaving many totally stunned. Posting on Read more Fabulous stories Alongside the post, Carrie beamed: 'Bargain in 'Buy two Soltan [bottles and] get the 8hr protect one for free!' While Boots Advantage card members will normally pay £4.95 a bottle for the Soltan Kids Once 8hr Protect & Play Suncare Lotion SPF50+ 200ml, with this limited-time cracking offer, Clearly overjoyed with her freebie which she nabbed from her local store in Gravesend, Carrie then added: 'The 8hr protect one is great for school days!' Most read in Fabulous According to the product listing, this 'advanced sun protection' product has 'UVA and UVB filters to help protect skin against short and long term skin damage and premature skin ageing.' It takes just seconds to apply and has been hailed as 'perfect for outdoor adventures and on holiday." Kelsey Parker mum-shamed for admitting she doesn't put suncream on her kids The Boots buy is said to deliver 'eight hours of sun protection from a single application,' provided you follow the instructions. For best protection, generously apply the It is "water resistant, dermatologically tested and vegan-friendly". But parents should note that you should reapply if more time is spent in the water. Not only this, but it's also suitable for Best sun cream ever Facebook user Alongside this, Carrie also bought two bottles of Protect & Moisturise Suncare Lotion, in factors 30 and 50+. This jaw-dropping offer is subject to stock availability, with your free gift being added to your basket on qualifying purchases while stocks last. Bargain hunters beam Facebook users were left beaming with the freebie, as one person said: 'Need to get these.' Whilst another added: 'I got this offer today, definitely a Meanwhile, other One user simply beamed: 'Best sun cream ever.' The importance of sun cream in your skincare routine Dermatologist and skincare enthusiast Andrea Suarez - known as Dr Dray - revealed why you should wear suncream. The one thing you can do that will make the biggest difference - and this matters for all ages - is protecting your skin from the sun, Andrea stressed. "The vast majority of external aging is due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation," she continued, not because you're "not using some jazzy serum or layering 90 different things on your face everyday". "If you're not doing in your 20s, get on that now." But she said the use of sun cream alone doesn't go far enough. Andrea urged that you also wear sun-protective clothing like broad-brimmed hats and long sleeves, on top of not staying out too long in the sun. Doing this over your lifetime - and all year, not just during the summer or on sunny days - "will reduce the visible signs of photoageing", Andrea said. Those are wrinkles, muddled pigmentation and sagging skin. A second chimed in and wrote: 'I use the 8 hour one for my boys for school! No issues, also used it on previous abroad holidays and they never burnt even going in the pool! I stand by this sun cream for my older kids.' Someone else claimed: 'My kids NEVER burn with any of the baby or kids Soltan sun creams!' Whilst another Boots shopper explained: 'I swear by these Soltan once ones and we holiday in summer in Egypt and Turkey and Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
