Only third of Aussies are wearing sunscreen most days, in line with guidelines

Just over a third of Aussies are wearing sunscreen most days, despite more than half of us spending more than 15 minutes outside in peak UV hours, according to data analysed by health insurer iSelect.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed just more than half of Australians (54.3 per cent) use three or more measures to protect their skin.

These most commonly include wearing sunglasses, protective clothing, a hat or staying in the shade, but just 38.3 per cent of Australians wear SPF 30+ most days.

The Cancer Council recommends using sunscreen every day on days when the UV Index is forecast to be 3 or above, in addition to wearing protective clothing, a broad-brim hat, sunglasses and seeking shade when possible.

iSelect general manager Andres Gutierrez said regular sunscreen