Boots Soltan spray is probably one of the best sun creams I have ever used. It outshines the rest (Get the pun there?) on several points.

The one thing I hate about sun protection is that it is hugely overpriced. We are told that we must cover up, wear sun cream and avoid getting burnt. This is wise advice considering the sate of the Ozone layer. But how many of us heed it? One look at the shelves in Boots and you are put off. £10 will probably buy you enough sun cream to cover your nose with a thin layer of factor 2.

However, Boots have addressed that issue, well a bit, by introducing their Soltan range. This range includes a full scale of Sun Protection Factor creams and after-sun lotions. I am a fan of spray on creams, and luckily Boots offer one of those too. The 300ml bright orange spray bottle is the best way of applying a good layer of SPF 15, which is ideal if you’re like me and never tan. The spray allows you to apply cream with one hand, useful for doing your back and shoulders if you’re on your own, and seems to make it last longer. The only downside of the spray on creams is that they don’t come in the higher factors, possibly due to the consistency being too thick.

Sun cream is a must have, even if it is a bit overcast, and Boots offer an affordable range. Opt for the own brand price and show those big manufacturers that Skin cancer is not just a problem for those of us who cant afford Nivia.