Sunscreen may not prevent skin cancer

High factor sun creams do not provide total protection against the deadliest form of skin cancer, new research suggests.

A study by Cancer Research UK found that while high factor sun cream can reduce damage caused by the sun and slow the onset of malignant melanoma, it does not offer complete protection.

It proves public health campaigns right to promote a combination of sun protection methods, such as hats and shade, as well as sun creams, scientists said.