How often you should apply sun cream as heatwave hits

Greater Manchester's sunny spell is about to get even hotter, with a heatwave forecast from this weekend. Temperatures of up to 29C are expected from Saturday, June 10 until Thursday, June 15, according to the latest weather predictions.

While it'll be bright and balmy, it won't be dry the whole time. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Saturday, with a yellow weather warning issued for Greater Manchester among other parts of the UK.

The warm temperatures will be welcomed by those heading to Parklife at Heaton Park, The Weeknd at the Etihad Stadium and Soccer Aid at Old Trafford this weekend. Whether you're out and about, or enjoying the weather from your back garden, it's vital to protect yourself from the sun.

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Too much of it can be dangerous and can cause heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which could be fatal. And not only is sun cream painful, but it also increases the chances of skin cancer.

There are a number of ways to keep yourself safe during the heatwave - from regularly applying sun cream, to staying in the shade. Cult Beauty teamed up with Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Pharmacy to share some top tips.

Firstly. she recommends using sun cream with a minimum SPF factor 30, anti-UVB protection and a UVA star rating of 4-5 stars. If you have fair skin or burn easily you should use sun cream with an SPF 50 factor. For swimming, choose a water-resistant option.

Dr Lee explained: "Sun cream is a much better option than tanning oil which concentrates UV rays and increases the risk of sunburn and damaged skin. Getting sunburnt once every two years triples your risk of being diagnosed with skin cancer, melanoma, as compared to someone