Are you applying suntan lotion incorrectly?

New study warns that sunscreen users are getting less than half the protection they expect

A woman and her grandchild applying sunblock
(Image credit: Martijn Beekman/AFP/Getty Images)

Sunscreen users are being urged to take more care when applying lotions in order to properly protect their skin, as temperatures continue to soar across the UK.

A new study has found that while using sun protection factor (SPF) 15 sunscreen should be enough to stop sun damage in theory, many people put on sun lotions and creams too thinly or unevenly for them to be effective.

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