UVA and UVB are both types of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and have been linked to skin cancer.

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Formula conforms 100% to European recommendations for protection against the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays. This non-sticky and water resistant formula is enriched with nourishing Shea butter and helps to achieve a natural glow. We put 11 SPF30 adult sun screens and 4 SPF50+ kids sun creams to the test and were concerned to find two products that failed to live up to their SPF or UVA protection claims.We test SPF and UVA protection according to British Standards, to see if products meet the claims on the bottle.

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Getting kids to wear a wide-brimmed hat - to protect their neck and ears - and covering up with a T-shirt or an SPF sun suit while outdoors helps. Two big brand sun creams from Garnier Ambre Solaire and Nivea - including one for kids - have failed Which?We place it in the light-path of a UV spectrophotometer (a machine that measures light) to measure the UVA radiation absorbed by the sun cream. Avoid spraying towards the eyes or on irritated skin; in case of contact rinse immediately and abundantly with water. Having 70 years of experience, the outstanding formula of Ambre Solaire offers to protect your skin against the harmful and premature ageing effects of the sun.

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Clear Protect suncream is very water resistant, perfect for taking to the beach or to the swimming pool. Our Garnier Ambre Solaire Ideal Bronze Sun Protection Oil SPF20 helps to protect your skin against UVA and UVB rays.It indicates how much longer skin covered with the sunscreen takes to redden compared with unprotected skin. This report assessed Sun Protection Factor (SPF), long wave ultraviolet (UVA) performance, and how easy each product was to apply.

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Garnier Ambre Solaire range of sun protection products, are designed to give the best protection against the harmful sun rays to your entire family. After an initial fail result, we tested an extra sample of each of the sun screens and both failed again. 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. 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. 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.The filtration system features Mexoryl ®XL to help protect against:UVB: Immediate sun-induced skin damageUVA: long-term sun-induced skin damage and premature skin-ageing. Sun protection creams are important for all but especially important for children and babies for whom extra care is needed. Do not stay too long in the sun, even while using a sunscreen product, because it does not provide 100% protection. The UVA seal - a circle with 'UVA' inside it - shows that it meets official recommendations for UVA sun protection.