Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Sun Cream Spray SPF15, 200ml

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Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect leaves no white marks thanks to its transparent formula and non-greasy finish. The sun protection factor (SPF) shows how much protection sun cream provides against UVB radiation. It indicates how much longer skin covered with the sunscreen takes to redden compared with unprotected skin. The claim follows an investigation by Which? into 15 branded and own-label sunscreens, including eleven SPF30 adult products and four SPF50 kids’ sun creams.

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Two big brand sun creams from Garnier Ambre Solaire and Nivea - including one for kids - have failed Which? sun protection tests. When buying sunscreen, NHS recommends choosing a product with at least 4-star UVA protection indicated on the label. Although it passed the SPF test, Garnier’s Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Spray SPF30 failed Which?’s UVA tests twice. While the results were close to the minimum required for it to pass, the consumer group said it did not quite make the grade.Formula conforms 100% to European recommendations for protection against the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays. Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF20 helps to protect against the drying effects of the sun, with its 24H hydration formula, for a soft feeling and silky skin.

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L'Oreal, maker of Garnier Ambre Solaire, told us that it disputes our findings, it has run independent tests of the UVA properties of the product which show that it passes the tests, complies with all applicable standards and provides proper sun protection for consumers. Sun Protection Factor (SPF) shows how much a product protects against UVB rays. UVB rays (or ultraviolet B) damage the outermost layers of the skin.We take product efficacy very seriously. Our UVA claims are supported by robust photoprotection testing carried out independently under ISO standard ISO 24443:2012 and meet the requirements of the European Recommendation for sun protection products.” The World Health Organization recommends using 35ml of sunscreen to cover the whole body; this is about seven teaspoons’ worth. It is recommended you wear sunscreen when the UV index hits three.