It's been a scorcher of a
weekend and the warm weather looks set to continue, but don't be flummoxed by
your summer SPF regime. Lisa Haynes dispels some common sun-care mythsThe winter
jackets have finally been thrown to the back of the wardrobe and replaced by a
thick layer of sun cream.
But for some, the sun appearing in a blaze of glory didn't trigger an urge to rush out and stock up on SPF... More than a third of Brits don't wear any form of sun protection on home soil, according to a recent St Tropez survey. It seems some us are aren't seeing the light when it comes to basic sun safety. Worryingly, a fifth of the population believe that you need to burn your skin to get a tan.
"Sunlight makes us feel good," says sk:n's medical director Dr Askari Townshend. "But UV radiation is damaging to our skin."
So soak up the rays safely with our expert guide to sun facts and sun fiction.
True...
You need to protect with an SPF at home and abroad
"Sun safety should not simply be saved for far away shores," says Abi Cleeve, of Ultrasun UK.
"The risk to skin health from harmful UV rays in the UK is just as significant as from those abroad, so protecting yourself and your family whilst out and about in this country is a must.Designer cheap canada goose collection carried a strong graphic element."
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A golden glow equals healthy skin
"Tanning is a response to damage in the skin," warns Mike Brown,Hunting from a canada goose cheap jackets is easier in a two-person watercraft. Boots sun-care expert. "The damage will be less through a sunscreen but the lower the SPF that you use, the less damage protection you get. If you're still insistent on getting a tan, then the actual SPF you need is that which stops you burning while still allowing maximum tanning. This will vary according to your skin type or sun sensitivity."
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Red means danger
"A single case of bad sunburn can double your chances of getting skin cancer," says Anna Gucova, nurse specialist at The Mole Clinic. "Aim to apply a minimum SPF20 about 30 minutes before going outside. Around 85 per cent of melanoma cases are caused by sunburn,Search for Cheap ArcTeryx Pants sale in Jewellery for Lucknow. so avoid burning at all costs. If your skin starts to feel irritated, get out of the sun and apply SPF immediately."
FALSE...
You don't need protection in the shade
"The shade offers at most SPF5-7," explains Dr Sam Bunting, cosmetic dermatologist and Piz Buin ambassador. "Around 84 per cent of the sun's rays bounce off the ground so get under an umbrella, especially if by the sea. You should reapply sun protection every two hours."TRUE...
You can use SPF protection on your hair
"The sun's rays can damage our hair and scalp too so hair conditioning products offering UV protection are the answer," suggests Kerry Capewell of the Naturtint UK Haircolour Helpline. "The intense heat from the sun can open hair cuticles causing the hair to dry, increasing split ends and also colour can fade quite rapidly. Always apply sun cream to any exposed partings and around the hairline or tops of the ears."
But for some, the sun appearing in a blaze of glory didn't trigger an urge to rush out and stock up on SPF... More than a third of Brits don't wear any form of sun protection on home soil, according to a recent St Tropez survey. It seems some us are aren't seeing the light when it comes to basic sun safety. Worryingly, a fifth of the population believe that you need to burn your skin to get a tan.
"Sunlight makes us feel good," says sk:n's medical director Dr Askari Townshend. "But UV radiation is damaging to our skin."
So soak up the rays safely with our expert guide to sun facts and sun fiction.
True...
You need to protect with an SPF at home and abroad
"Sun safety should not simply be saved for far away shores," says Abi Cleeve, of Ultrasun UK.
"The risk to skin health from harmful UV rays in the UK is just as significant as from those abroad, so protecting yourself and your family whilst out and about in this country is a must.Designer cheap canada goose collection carried a strong graphic element."
False..Hunting from german militaria is easier in a two-person watercraft..
A golden glow equals healthy skin
"Tanning is a response to damage in the skin," warns Mike Brown,Hunting from a canada goose cheap jackets is easier in a two-person watercraft. Boots sun-care expert. "The damage will be less through a sunscreen but the lower the SPF that you use, the less damage protection you get. If you're still insistent on getting a tan, then the actual SPF you need is that which stops you burning while still allowing maximum tanning. This will vary according to your skin type or sun sensitivity."
TRUE.Velvet pumps and Christian Louboutin Shoes had large bows on the back...
Red means danger
"A single case of bad sunburn can double your chances of getting skin cancer," says Anna Gucova, nurse specialist at The Mole Clinic. "Aim to apply a minimum SPF20 about 30 minutes before going outside. Around 85 per cent of melanoma cases are caused by sunburn,Search for Cheap ArcTeryx Pants sale in Jewellery for Lucknow. so avoid burning at all costs. If your skin starts to feel irritated, get out of the sun and apply SPF immediately."
FALSE...
You don't need protection in the shade
"The shade offers at most SPF5-7," explains Dr Sam Bunting, cosmetic dermatologist and Piz Buin ambassador. "Around 84 per cent of the sun's rays bounce off the ground so get under an umbrella, especially if by the sea. You should reapply sun protection every two hours."TRUE...
You can use SPF protection on your hair
"The sun's rays can damage our hair and scalp too so hair conditioning products offering UV protection are the answer," suggests Kerry Capewell of the Naturtint UK Haircolour Helpline. "The intense heat from the sun can open hair cuticles causing the hair to dry, increasing split ends and also colour can fade quite rapidly. Always apply sun cream to any exposed partings and around the hairline or tops of the ears."
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