Consultant Dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid explain what happens to your skin when UV radiation causes sunburn, why repeated UV exposure increases the risk of skin damage and skin cancer, and what you can actually do if you've been caught out.
You'll learn:
Why some people burn faster than others
What sunburn does to your DNA
Whether there's such a thing as a safe tan
Why sunbeds don't give you a protective "base tan"
How to use the UV Index
What actually helps treat sunburn
Which popular sunburn remedies aren't worth it
Products mentioned:
Avène Thermal Spring Water
Aloe vera gel
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Producer: Ella Blaxill
Series Editor: Eve Streeter
Music: Simon Elms
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