9 simple steps to sunbathe safely

Follow simple steps to sunbathe safely, says Sharon Ní Chonchúir

You’re bound to have heard the message about how important it is to wear sunscreen. You’re quite likely to grab a bottle of factor 15 before you head off on your beach holiday and you probably slather yourself in it before you soak up the sunshine.

However, despite all your efforts, you may not be doing it right. A survey by the British Association of Dermatologists in 2016 identified that 80% of people are failing to adequately apply sunscreen. The situation is just as worrying here in Ireland.