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Rebecca Fearn

As a British beauty editor, these are the 5 things I've learnt about SPF while living in Australia

Close up image of a woman applying sunscreen, set in a white frame against a warm beige background .

Living in Australia, it’s become clear that the stress put on sun protection here is superior to the UK. Aussies are taught early on that the sun, no matter whether it’s bright and high in the sky or subtly hiding behind the clouds in autumn, is a danger to skin, and they act accordingly.

In the UK, most of us are now pretty clued up about the importance of wearing the best facial sunscreen daily, especially in summer – but I’d argue we’re still behind the Aussies, who see it as a way of life, year-round.

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