Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Sun Cream Spray SPF15, 200ml

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This report assessed Sun Protection Factor (SPF), long wave ultraviolet (UVA) performance, and how easy each product was to apply. 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 would advise consumers not to buy these products as there are alternatives available that are both cheaper and performed better when we tested them.” This year, four sun lotions impressed enough to be given our top recommendation. These products will protect your skin as claimed and be pleasant and easy to use. Wearing sunglasses and avoiding the hottest part of the day are both advisable things to do (for adults too). Babies should always be kept out of the sun.

protection Popular adults and kids sun creams fail Which? sun protection

L'Oreal, maker of Garnier Ambre Solaire, told us that it disputes our findings, it has run independent tests of the UVA properties of the product which show that it passes the tests, complies with all applicable standards and provides proper sun protection for consumers.The claim follows an investigation by Which? into 15 branded and own-label sunscreens, including eleven SPF30 adult products and four SPF50 kids’ sun creams. Nivea’s Kids Protect & Care SPF50+ failed the SPF test, falling short of the SPF50 claim on the bottle, Which? said. "A further test on a second sample found the measured SPF was even lower." The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends using 35ml of sunscreen to cover the whole body; this is about seven teaspoons' worth.

Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Sun Cream Spray SPF15 200ml

Only sun creams that pass both our SPF and UVA sun protection tests and that are also easy to apply can be Best Buys - four products from this year's tests impressed enough to get our recommendation. 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. Although it passed the SPF test, Garnier’s Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Spray SPF30 failed Which?’s UVA tests twice. While the results were close to the minimum required for it to pass, the consumer group said it did not quite make the grade.While the results were close to the minimum required for it to pass, neither sample quite made the grade and so we're recommending that you don't buy it. What the manufacturers say Sun Protection Factor (SPF) shows how much a product protects against UVB rays. UVB rays (or ultraviolet B) damage the outermost layers of the skin.

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It said: “Garnier Ambre Solaire has been the expert at suncare innovation for over 85 years and is the only suncare brand with research recognised by the British Skin Foundation. We take product efficacy very seriously. Our UVA claims are supported by robust photoprotection testing carried out independently under ISO standard ISO 24443:2012 and meet the requirements of the European Recommendation for sun protection products.” Children's skin is more sensitive to the sun , so it's especially important to keep them protected. Harry Rose, from Which?, said: “Our research shows consumers cannot always trust that essential products will provide the level of protection they expect for themselves and their children. The World Health Organization recommends using 35ml of sunscreen to cover the whole body; this is about seven teaspoons’ worth. It is recommended you wear sunscreen when the UV index hits three.The sun protection factor (SPF) shows how much protection sun cream provides against UVB radiation. It indicates how much longer skin covered with the sunscreen takes to redden compared with unprotected skin. Formula conforms 100% to European recommendations for protection against the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays can lead to premature ageing along with skin cancer. The rating is usually shown with a UVA seal – a circle with ‘UVA’ inside it – which shows it meets the EU recommendations for UVA sun protection, or the Boots UVA star rating system used to indicate a higher level of UVA protection.