Whether you’re on tropical holiday or summer staycation, you should pack and protect your skin with sun cream.  You might want to try natural sun cream, especially if you have sensitive skin prone to rashes.

Natural sun cream sits on top of the skin and works by reflecting the UV radiation like a mirror, says BigGreenSmile.com.

This green,UK online retailer, which features natural sun creams and insect repellents, offers excellent tips on buying and using natural sun creams.

Here are its 5 Natural Sun Cream Tips:

1. Check the expiry date. Most creams last 2 to 3 years so it’s ok to use last year’s cream but not one that’s 5 years old.

2. Choose a cream that protects against both UVA and UVB radiation. The sun cream may be labelled ‘broad spectrum.’

3. Use at least SPF15 cream. Make sure it is it SPF15 and higher is even better.

4. Avoid burning. Don’t assume you can just stay out without burning. Keep checking your skin and re-apply the suncream at least every 2 hours.

5. Apply the sun cream well.  Put it on before you go in the sun. Put it on before anything else so it is next to your skin. Put it on thickly.

Image courtesy of BigGreenSmile.com