It said: “Garnier Ambre Solaire has been the expert at suncare innovation for over 85 years and is the only suncare brand with research recognised by the British Skin Foundation.

2 branded sun creams could leave millions at risk of sun damage

Alongside covering up, one of the most important considerations is sun cream and their Sun Protection Factor, yet some products may not be providing the level of support they claim on the label, reports The Mirror.

Harry Rose, from Which?, said: “Our research shows consumers cannot always trust that essential products will provide the level of protection they expect for themselves and their children. Do not stay too long in the sun, even while using a sunscreen product, because it does not provide 100% protection. The claim follows an investigation by Which? into 15 branded and own-label sunscreens, including eleven SPF30 adult products and four SPF50 kids’ sun creams.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Sun Cream Spray SPF30

Nivea Sun prides itself on its decades of experience in sun care and is dedicated to developing products that reliably and effectively protect against sun damage. Although it passed the SPF test, Garnier’s Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Spray SPF30 failed Which?’s UVA tests twice. While the results were close to the minimum required for it to pass, the consumer group said it did not quite make the grade. Re-apply frequently and generously to maintain protection, especially after swimming, perspiring or towelling. We take product efficacy very seriously. Our UVA claims are supported by robust photoprotection testing carried out independently under ISO standard ISO 24443:2012 and meet the requirements of the European Recommendation for sun protection products.” The World Health Organization recommends using 35ml of sunscreen to cover the whole body; this is about seven teaspoons’ worth. It is recommended you wear sunscreen when the UV index hits three.

It’s best to apply to all exposed areas 15 minutes before going outside, and reapply every two hours, especially after swimming or other outdoor physical activity.

Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Sun Cream Spray SPF15 200ml

Sun protection creams are important for all but especially important for children and babies for whom extra care is needed. The NHS says: "Their skin is much more sensitive than adult skin, and damage caused by repeated exposure to sunlight could lead to skin cancer developing in later life." Nivea’s Kids Protect & Care SPF50+ failed the SPF test, falling short of the SPF50 claim on the bottle, Which? said. "A further test on a second sample found the measured SPF was even lower." We would advise consumers not to buy these products as there are alternatives available that are both cheaper and performed better when we tested them.”Sun Protection Factor (SPF) shows how much a product protects against UVB rays. UVB rays (or ultraviolet B) damage the outermost layers of the skin. When buying sunscreen, NHS recommends choosing a product with at least 4-star UVA protection indicated on the label. Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect leaves no white marks thanks to its transparent formula and non-greasy finish. The filtration system features Mexoryl ®XL to help protect against:• UVB: Immediate sun-induced skin damage