Three ways to stay safe on a budget as the temperature soars
TEMPERATURES are soaring across Britain this week and protecting your skin is essential.
But sunny days needn't break the bank.
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Here's how to stay safe on a budget . . .
DITCH BRANDED: It's always best to opt for lotion that has an SPF of at least 30 to protect against harmful rays.
You can spend loads of cash on luxury sun lotions, but own-brand can be just as good.
Just make sure the lotion you use has at least a four-star UVA protection.
There are plenty of affordable lotions that fall into this category.
For example, Aldi's Lacura SPF50+ Sensitive Sun Lotion (200ml), priced at £2.99, has five-star UVA and UVB rating, plus it has been awarded a 'Great Value' accreditation by consumer champion Which?.
The lotion outperformed specialist brands costing almost ten times as much at £28.
STAY SAFE: Drink plenty of water when the sun is shining to keep you and your skin well hydrated.
Avoid being out in the sun when it's strongest between 11am and 3pm.
Find some shade instead or stay indoors.
How to stay cool during hot weather
If you're in the sun, wear loose clothing that helps keep your skin covered, as well as lotion.
When applying sunscreen, make sure you spread it generously, if it is too thin it won't offer enough protection.
And you should also chuck any lotion that is past its expiry date.
AFTER SUN: If you've spent too long in the sun and your skin is feeling a touch sensitive, take a cool shower to help calm the burn.
An aloe vera plant can also help soothe — you can buy one for as little as £3 in Ikea.
Squeeze the gel from the plant's leaves and pop in the fridge to make it feel nice and cool before applying to skin.
A layer of alcohol-free moisturiser can lock in the aloe vera gel.
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