The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised the public to make sure that the sunscreen products that they will be purchasing are approved by the agency. The FDA issued the reminder amid the searing heat of the sun this dry season. The FDA said that sunscreen products can help protect the skin during this season. "Before purchasing or using any cosmetic product, check if it has been notified with the FDA,”  the agency said in an advisory. The FDA encouraged the public to use the FDA Verification Portal that can be accessed  through  [https://verification.fda.gov.ph](https://verification.fda.gov.ph). The FDA also advised the public to always check the product label. “Do not purchase or use sunscreen past its expiration date. If there is no expiration date, check the manufacturing date,” it said. “Cosmetic products that show only the manufacturing date have a shelf-life of at least thirty (30) months,” it added. The public should also “check the sunscreen product’s claims to find the product that fits your intended use.” The sunscreen product should also be used appropriately, the FDA said. "Apply it according to the Direction for Use stated in the product label," it said. "Re-apply sunscreen at least every two hours or as recommended in the product label since sunscreens naturally wear off throughout the day," it added.