Factor 15 sunscreen ‘not sufficient’

RECENT guidelines advising people to use a minimum of factor 15 sunscreen are not in the interests of public health, experts have warned.

Last January, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) published advice that stated: “When it is not possible to stay in the shade or wear protective clothing… people should be encouraged to wear a sunscreen with UVA and UVB (at least SPF 15) protection.”

However, experts of the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin say that this factor is far too low.