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sun cream

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noun

  1. a chemical, usually in the form of a cream, applied to exposed skin to block out all or almost all of the ultraviolet rays of the sun

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It also made recommendations to remove VAT on all children's sun cream and on high SPF products for adults.

From BBC May 13, 2026

Information from the report also showed that misinformation is being spread regularly on social media, including harmful information about how sun cream contains toxic chemicals and how natural alternatives are just as affective.

From BBC May 13, 2026

But in many cases, this rate does not cover the full cost of the childcare, and some providers charge for extras like meals, nappies, sun cream or trips.

From BBC Sep. 25, 2025

Some active ingredients in human sun cream are toxic to pets so vets recommend using a pet-safe waterproof sunscreen, with an SPF rating of 30 or higher.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2025

Unknowingly, she had messaged him at 15:45 BST, about the time the incident was unfolding, saying: "Hope you're having fun at the beach. It's so warm, don't forget to apply sun cream and drink water."

From BBC Sep. 24, 2024

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