Sunscreen warning: Some brands fail tests

DON’T forget to pack some sunscreen when you go on holiday — but first make sure that it works.

Sunscreen  warning: Some brands fail tests

Three well-known brands of sun lotion have been found not to offer the protection they promise.

The trio were given a “don’t buy” warning after they failed to live up to their advertised sun protection factors, with one brand providing less than half the SPF claimed on the bottle.

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