HEALTH & BEAUTY - DR CLAIRE OLIVER SO WHAT IS UVA AND UVB?


All-year-round, the sunlight that reaches us is made up of two types of harmful rays: long wave ultraviolet A (UVA) and short wave ultraviolet B (UVB). UVA penetrates deep into the dermis, the skin's thickest layer, and unprotected exposure can lead to premature cell ageing, fine lines and long-term damage. UVB causes sunburn and direct damage to our cells’ DNA and is thought to cause most types of skin cancer. With reported number on the rise a regular check of the skin is as important as those of the breast and testicles: look out for obvious change in the size, colour, shape, or thickness of a wart, mole, or mouth sore. Follow up with your G.P.


HERE’S WHAT I RECOMMEND


Whether it’s the kids playing all day on the beach or mum wanting to chill out on a lounger with a good book and a cocktail, all members of the family need to be fully protected. Opt for high level cover – an SPF50 can filter up to 98 per cent of UVB rays – and reapply every two hours.


The ZO Skin Health sun protection range offers effective daily solutions to minimise UV damage, prevent DNA damage and protect from environmental aggressors to improve overall skin health, while Heliocare® is clinically proven to protect your skin against environmental challenges and help to prevent the signs of ageing. For enhanced protection and high-level SPF50, Heliocare® 360° is ideal for those who are spending a lot time outdoors or who have fairer skin.


MY ADVICE FOR PROECTING CHILDREN


Encourage your kids to play in the shade throughout the day as much as possible but especially between 11am and 3pm when the sun is at its fiercest. Even on overcast days ensure you cover all exposed parts of your child's skin with a high SPF sunscreen, paying particular attention to their shoulders, back of their neck, nose, ears, cheeks and the tops of their feet, and reapply throughout the day.


Make sure they wear a hat with a wide brim that offers cover for their face and neck and protect their eyes with CE-marked sunglasses. And if they’re going to spend much of the day in the pool they should wear long-sleeved sun tops and use a water- resistant sun-block that is reapplied after towelling them dry and throughout the day.


Dr Claire Oliver (BDS) is the founder of Air Aesthetics, the Midlands’ lead clinics for the treatment of sun damage and pigmented skin, and is a designated Obagi Ambassador Clinic. She runs two multi-award winning clinics in Henley-in-Arden and in Edgbaston, Birmingham.


For more information or to arrange a consultation call 0845 519 5377 or visit the website at www.airaestheics.co.uk.


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