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ELLO heatwave! 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 sun protection factor (SPF) – more than a third of Britons 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. Gen up so you can have fun in the sun without paying the price with your complexion.” Soak up the rays safely with our expert guide to sun facts and sun fiction.
True or false? The facts and fibs of safe tanning...
Tr u e : You need to protect with an SPF at home and abroad. “Sun safety should not simply be saved for far away shores,” s ay s 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.” Fa l s e : A golden glow equals healthy skin.
“Tanning is a response to damage in the s k i n ,” warns Mike Brown, Boots’ suncare expert. “The damage will be less through a sunscreen but the lower the SPF that you use, the less damage protection you get. If yo u ’re still insistent on getting a tan, then the actual SPF you need is that which stops you burning whilst still allowing maximum tanning. This will vary according to your skin type or sun sensitivity.” True: 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 around 30 minutes before going outside. Around 85% of melanoma cases are caused by sunburn, so avoid burning at all costs. If your skin starts to feel irritated, get out of the sun and apply SPF immediately.” Fa l s e : 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% 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.” Tr u e : 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
74 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE TODAY
After a wet and windy
Prepare for the sunshine season ahead. LISA HAYNES unveils SPF advice and products for a safer summer
Above: Clinique Sun Body Cream SPF30, £18.50 and Face Cream SPF30, £16 ( w w w. c l i n i q u e . c o . u k ) .
Far left: REN Photoactive Sun Veil SPF15, £26 (
www.renskincare.com).
Above left: Nivea Sun Pocket Size SPF30, £5.10 (nationwide).
Left: Decleor Aroma Sun Expert Protective Anti-Wrinkle Cream SPF50 for face, £28.40 (
www.decleor.co.uk)
Right: Redken Colour Extend SPF25 scalp screen, £16.40 (0800 0854 956).
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