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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Joanna Whitehead

Sun cream brand stops producing low SPF products to reduce skin cancer risk

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A sun cream brand has announced it will stop producing products with an SPF of lower than 15 for adults and 50 for children in a bid to lower the risk of developing skin cancer.

Boots’ own-brand sun cream range Soltan has stopped making SPF 8 products for adults and SPF 30 products for children as part of a partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support and a commitment to improving sun safety.

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