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Annie Milroy

Experts agree: this is exactly how much sunscreen to use to get the full SPF on the bottle

A woman on the beach applying sunscreen to her shoulder, with a blue sky and palm trees behind her.

We all know how important it is to wear sun protection, but knowing how much sunscreen to use on your face and body is just as important as picking the right factor.

Even when we're vigilant about applying the best facial sunscreen - or body sun protection - it's trickier to apply the correct amount. This can have a huge impact on the efficacy of suncream, meaning you're not getting the SPF factor you think you are.

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