Tag Archives: sun tan

How to treat sun burn

| July 11, 2018

Whether you’re enjoying this amazing weather or are about to head off on holiday, the chances are you’re going to get sun burnt. So, what should you do to help repair and heal your skin? Our experts explain.   No matter how good you are with the SPF and the hat, you know it’s pretty much inevitable – at least once every summer you’re going to let your sunscreen guard down and get burnt. As we know the sun can do some serious long-term damage to your skin. The UVB rays are the ones that are  responsible for a sun…

Why you need sunscreen every day

| September 12, 2017

Sunscreen isn’t just for summer holidays. Dr Zara Kassam PhD explains why you need it every day. When you pack for a summer holiday, no do doubt your sunscreen has its spot next to your beach wear. But good sun protection isn’t just for the beach. No matter where you are a daily Sun Protection Factor (SPF) all year round is vital for protecting the skin against the harmful effects of the sun’s rays. And if you are not wearing sunscreen every day, it’s time to rethink that decision as sun exposure is the number one cause of skin aging.…

sun tanning myths exposed

| March 27, 2017

A deep, golden tan might make us feel healthier, but at best it ages us and at worst, increases our high risk skin cancer. So is there any way to get a safe tan? Helen Garston reports. Time was when the benchmark of a successful holiday was how dark our tan was when we returned home. Then, just as smoking became linked to lung cancer, sun exposure was found to cause skin cancer. According to Cancer Research UK, just a short burst of sunburn in early adulthood could have repercussions years later. The rich and famous aren’t immune either: Hollywood star…