AS summer gets into full swing, sunscreen brands are turning up the heat on consumers, putting huge price rises on their products.
New research by The Sun on Sunday reveals prices have soared by up to 67 per cent on last year.
Parents wanting to protect their child from sunburn and the threat of skin cancer will now need to pay £25 for Green People’s Scent Free Children lotion SPF30 – a massive jump of £10 since summer 2022.
And even Aldi, which sells the cheapest bottle, has bumped the price of its factor 30 Lacura spray by 33 per cent.
Our revelations come in the same week that research by consumer experts Which? showed that supermarket own-brand sun cream is among the most effective.
Sun on Sunday doctor Jeff Foster said: “The number of people being diagnosed with skin cancer is increasing each year. The rise in prices can make us all think twice about how we spend our money, but sunscreen with an SPF of 50 might one day save your life.”
Here, we compare the cost of ten products today to a year ago, and reveal the percentage rise for each.
Green People Organic Children Scent-Free SPF30, 150ml:
Up 67%
Last year: £15
This year: £25
Sainsbury’s Sun Protect Lotion, SPF30, 200ml:
Up 29%
Last year: £3.50
This year: £4.50
The Soltan Kids Stick SPF50+, 25g:
Up 14.3%
Last year: £3.50
This year: £4
Nivea Protect & Moisture sun lotion SPF20, 200ml:
Up 20%
Last year: £4.99
This year: £5.99
Lovea Organic Kids Sun Screen Spray SPF50, 100ml:
Up 30%
Last year: £19.99
This year: £25.99
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-hydrating SPF30, 50ml:
Up 49%
Last year: £3.50
This year: £5.20
Nivea Sun Kids Protect & Care Pocket Size Sun SPF50+, 50ml:
Up 51%
Last year: £5.3
This year: £8.05
Piz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30, 200ml:
Up 25%
Last year: £6
This Year: £7.50
Morrisons Sun Spray SPF30, 200ml:
Up 14%
Last year: £3.50
This year: £4
Aldi Lacura spray SPF30, 200ml:
17%
Last year: £2.99
This year: £3.49
