The British Skin Foundation has released its top tips for staying safe this summer ahead of sun awareness week beginning Monday, May 4.

The foundation recommends wearing a hat to protect your face, neck and ears, spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm, choose a sunscreen of SPF 30 or more, apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before going out and reapply every two hours or after swimming and to keep young children out of direct sun.

Too much sun can lead to serious illness.

The foundation's campaign states seven people die from skin cancer every day in the UK, with rates of malignant melanoma rising faster than any other type of common cancer.

At least two 15-34 year olds are being diagnosed with malignant melanoma every day in the UK.

For more information visit http://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/.