For many people, going on holiday is primarily about getting a tan. The sunscreen market is booming. Over half of all sunscreens sold have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or above. Many add insect protection too. Sun care for kids has become a big part of the market.

But there is controversy as to whether sunscreens of above 20 really offer higher protection. Different skins take different times

to burn. People with dark skin shouldn't assume they aren't at risk. And for those who've spent too much time in the sun, beta carotene and vitamin E can help modify sunburn damage.
So what's available in the way of natural sun protection?
Green People's organic range boasts vitamin boosts and lots of plant extracts like green tea, olive leaf, and calendula. Their Organicguys

Vitamin Boost SPF 15 contains vitamins and minerals from seaweed and avocado and the Edelweiss Sun Lotion SPF 15 adds riboflavin and tyrosine as a sun tan accelerator to stimulate the formation of melanin in the skin.
Another natural alternative range is Kiss My Face Sun Screen and Sun Swat with oak protein complex protection against UVA and UVB and no additional 'unnecessary' chemicals. Available in SPF 15, 18 and 30 factors. And there's one for

kids too.
Mainstream sun-screen products are in abundance, and you can choose