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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Lola Christina Alao

How does sunscreen work, and what does SPF, UVA and UVB mean?

It looks as though summer has finally arrived in the UK, albeit slightly delayed. That means Brits will be heading to beaches, garden parties and alfresco lunches – and they might also be more concerned about sun protection during this time of year. 

Some of the biggest sunscreen brands in the UK have failed safety tests, revealing that they offer less protection than they claim to. 

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