Buying SPF on a Budget

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published 24 June 2023

SPF - (Sun Protection Factor) indicates the level of UVB rays that causes damage to the skin. Using an SPF daily reduces the risk of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and sunburn. It reduces the risk of melanoma by 50% and helps to prevent the sign of ageing.

We often reach for sunscreen on holidays and during the summer months, but it’s better to wear an SPF every day of the year. Even on an overcast and cloudy day UVB rays can still damage the skin.

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Here's our top 10 cheap factor 50 SPF available:
Available From	Product	Price
Aldi	Lacura SPF50+ Sensitive Lotion 200ml	£2.99
Superdrug	Solait Sun Cream SPF50+ 200ml	£3.59
Boots	Soltan Protect & Moisturise Lotion SPF50+ 200ml	£3.89 (Save 10% with a Boots Advantage Card)
Tesco	Tesco Soleil Dry Touch Sun Protection Mist SPF50 200ml	£3.60
Asda	Asda Protect SPF50+ Cooling Clear Sun Mist 200ml	£4.00
Wilko	Wilko Suncare Sun Lotion SPF50 200ml	£4.00
Sainsbury's	Sun Protect Clear Sun Spray SPF50 200ml	£5.00
Superdrug	Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Refresh Spray SPF50 200ml	£6.99
Savers	Nivea Sun Spray SPF50+ 200ml	£6.49
Lidl	Cien Sun Lotion SPF50 250ml	£3.69

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