A new research has revealed that it is not wise to rely on high-factor sun cream for complete protection against the deadliest form of skin cancer. It was showed by the study that high-factor cream is not the best way of ensuring completion protection from malignant melanoma, but yes it does have potential to reduce DNA damage caused by the sun and the onset of melanoma.

The findings of the study have supported the suggestions given by public health campaigns to use a combination of protection methods, like hats and shade alongside sun cream.

"UV light has long been known to cause melanoma skin cancer, but exactly how this happens has not been clear. These studies allow us to begin to understand how UV light causes melanoma", said Professor Richard Marais, author of the study and a scientist with Cancer Research based at the University of Manchester.

The genes responsible for protecting the skin get damaged by UV light and turn into dangerous cancerous cells. The study has clearly indicated that using sun creams do not offer complete protection from the damaging effects of UV light.

People who get exposed to sunlight on daily basis must heed to the advice of the study and wear a cream with good UVA protection, said Dr. Julie Sharp, head of health information at Cancer Research UK.

She said that scientific evidence has claimed that applying sunscreen properly protects skin from the harmful effects of the Sun's rays, but it is a big illusion for people to think that putting it on makes them invincible and they can spend longer out in the sun.

There is no doubt that sunscreen has a role to play, but it must be understood that they do not offer complete protection.