sun cream

British  

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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sun cream

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

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

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

For any skin that cannot be covered, the key thing is to use “the best sun cream possible”, she said.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2024