The Australian summertime drill seems simple enough:

• Slip on a shirt
• Slop on some sunscreen,
• Slap on a hat!

But if you have ever found yourself staring back at a regretful, hyper-sensitive, pink-skinned version of yourself in the mirror thinking,”that sunscreen didn’t work as well as it should have“, then you’re probably doing sunscreen wrong.

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, and the importance of protecting your skin cannot be overestimated.

This article has some tips on how to do sunscreen right — and avoid rocking up to work, after a weekend in the sun, looking like lobster (we’ve all been there).

But sunscreen alone isn't enough…

You’re right! No sunscreen provides full protection from the sun, so never rely on sunscreen alone.

Combine it with sun-protective clothing, a broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and a spot in the shade.