Under the scorching sun your sunscreen is not an option but a necessity. Before heading out to have some hot summertime fun it may be best to brush up on your knowledge of sunscreen. Try asking yourself these questions about your sunscreen:

'Are sunscreens the best defense against UV radiation?; Does higher SPF rate always mean higher protection from the sun?; Do you ever check the ingredients list before you get your sunscreen? If you do, do you know what you should be looking for on the list?; Do you know chemical sunscreen may cause potential hormone disruptions?'

If you cannot confidently answer to these questions, then check our 10 sunscreen tips. Click Start to see:

Sunburn increases skin cancer risk keep your guard up
Sunburn increases skin cancer risk – keep your guard up! Reuters
A sunscreens ingredients are directly connected to its level of protection.
A sunscreen’s ingredients are directly connected to its level of protection. Reuters
SPF 30 be used under extended sun exposure and SPF 15 be suitable for everyday use
SPF 30 be used under extended sun exposure and SPF 15 be suitable for everyday use. Reuters
Chemical sunscreens absorb UV rays and may penetrate the skin and disrupt the bodys hormone systems.
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Consumers are advised to shop for sunscreens that do not contain vitamin A additives, according to FDAs preliminary report.
Consumers are advised to shop for sunscreens that do not contain vitamin A additives, according to FDA's preliminary report. Reuters
The main source of vitamin D in the body is sunshine.
The main source of vitamin D in the body is sunshine. Reuters
Fernanda Garcia-Villanueva, 8, has sunscreen applied before the annual runwalk for patients and their friends and families at The Childrens Hospital
Apply sunscreen about an hour before going out in the sun Reuters
Sunscreen is neither waterproof nor sweat-proof.
Sunscreen is neither “waterproof” nor “sweat-proof.” Reuters
it is not a good idea to skip your sunscreen on overcast days.
It is not a good idea to skip your sunscreen on overcast days. Reuters
ACS logo does not mean that the ACS has tested or endorsed the product.
ACS logo does not mean that the ACS has tested or endorsed the product. Reuters