sun cream

British

noun

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 found that many adults did not understand the true risk of UV exposure and when to use sun cream.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

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

Last year, she moved to take a job at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and regularly began wearing a large-brimmed hat, sunglasses and plenty of sun cream.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Aged 23, while "ironically" applying sun cream at a party, Emma noticed what she thought was chocolate on her stomach, turned out to be a changing mole.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

"We have given out more water, sun cream, and ice lollies than any previous year," added Mr Berryman.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

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