Summer can be one of the easiest times to accidentally damage your skin.
In this episode of the After Hours Skin Clinic podcast, Consultant Dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid answer the questions they're asked every year about preparing your skin for summer.
Should you wax before your holiday? Is a "base tan" ever a good idea? Do you need a complicated skincare routine on a flight? And can I use last year's sunscreen?
Emma and Ellie explain how to time beauty treatments to minimise irritation and pigmentation, why sunbeds are never worth the risk, and how simple changes to your routine can help keep your skin healthy all summer long.
This episode covers:
Preparing your skin for summer
Laser hair removal, waxing and shaving before holidays
How to avoid post-inflammatory pigmentation
Retinoids, exfoliating acids and summer skincare
In-flight skincare myths
Holiday acne and travel breakouts
Perfume, essential oils and UV reactions
Lime juice and phytophotodermatitis
Why a "base tan" doesn't protect your skin
The risks of sunbeds and skin cancer
When to replace your sunscreen
Favourite summer skincare essentials
Whether you're planning a beach holiday, spending more time outdoors or simply want to protect your skin this summer, this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based advice from two consultant dermatologists.
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Products mentioned:
Ultrasun Lip Protection SPF
NUXE Huile Prodigieuse® Or (Shimmer Dry Oil)
Producer: Ella Blaxill
Series Editor: Eve Streeter
Music: Simon Elms
This is a Raconteur Studios Production.
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