Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. The Cancer Council has a fact sheet about sunscreen - you can read it here. To summarise, here are some important things to know when choosing a sunscreen:

• Choose one with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30 or higher.
• Is broad spectrum, meaning it will filter both UVA and UVB radiation
• Is water resistant
• Is labelled AS/NZS which means it has been tested to the Australian standard
• Has a valid expiry date.