Cover up. Don't rely on sun cream alone. Wear a T-shirt to cover typically over-exposed areas, such as the shoulders, plus a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses to protect your face and eyes. And with the summer holidays officially here, many families with holidays abroad planned may be wondering how they can keep the little ones sunburn free -and it looks like Boots shoppers have found the answer. Just place one on your child's arm and it'll let you know when their suncream is wearing off – and just WHEN you need to top it up again. Genius. We’ve created a range of products to suit every skin type and protection need. Soltan Once Advanced 8hr Protect comes in both sprays and lotions and is our most advanced formula yet, giving you up to eight hours of protection from just one application. Our Soltan Once Kids Advanced 3hr Protect & Swim gives your little ones up to three hours to swim safely too! And our Soltan Once Kids Advanced 8hr Protect & Play is perfect for the school day. Our Soltan Clear & Cool Protect Suncare Mist is transparent and non-greasy, leaving no white marks. Simply add your chosen product to your basket and get it delivered to home or a store of your choice – whichever is more convenient for you.

across the industry. Soltan was the first brand to include 5-star UVA in all our products and continue this today, offering it across every product in our range. We proudly have the biggest range of 5-star UVA products, so whatever format suits you, you can guarantee uncompromised protection.

How do UV stickers work?

Dr Sharp says: 'Too much exposure to UV radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer, but we can take steps to reduce the risk.' These include:

Don't forget to stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water can help to prevent heatstroke, as well as helping sunburn to heal. Advice is generally to reapply generously and often, at least every two hours, and after activities such as swimming or where you get sweaty, paying special attention to frequently forgotten or more exposed areas. UVA star rating system shows how much protection a product has, and all Boots Soltan sun care comes with five stars, being the highest level. There is a pediatrician approved formula especially for babes and a variety of products that offer more than just sun protection, such as sun creams with added insect repellent, and a face range with added anti-ageing complex, Boots Soltan also has a broad after sun range to soothe moisturize and cool.We use no animal-derived ingredients or by-products in our formulas and we don’t test on animals. All of our products are free from the chemical UV filters Oxybenzone and Octinoxate, ensuring they comply with the Hawaii Reef Bill.**

Boots Soltan, exclusively available in Boots stores nationwide and at boots.com, has been at the forefront of sun protection developments since it launched in 1939. In 1992, Boots UK introduced the UK’s first (and only) UVA star rating system, which has become widely used across the industry. Still continuously improving its range using the latest technology, Boots Soltan is committed to bringing the best sun protection for all individual needs. Soltan is designed with families in mind: all of our baby and children’s products contain 5-star UVA protection, to ensure time spent outside is always fun and worry-free! We ensure all of our products are dermatologically tested, provide a non-greasy formula so that they’re light and easily absorbed, and are water resistant. Every single parent will know the struggle that comes with properly protecting your kids against the sun during the summer. No matter how many times you swore that you plastered them in sunscreen, they will still occasionally get a bit of sunburn.While it's important to keep topping up the suncream, here are a few more tips on how we can properly protect ourselves and our little ones from the sun's rays. There's another heatwave on the way and, while it's great news for families who want to get out in the sun, it's more important than ever to make sure our kids are cool and topped up with suncream. A Mole Scanning Service is offered at selected Boots stores in the UK to help identify any suspicious moles or pigmented lesions you may be concerned about. This service is run by ScreenCancer with assistance from a Boots healthcare team member. For further information on charges and eligibility visit: https://www.boots.com/skin-services/ molescanning-service.