HEALTH & BEAUTY
Skin Expert Keeping our skin safe and healthy in the summer sun is a must, as Sara Whatley finds out from a skincare expert
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lip, Slop, Slap” sang Sid the seagull in one of the most successful health campaigns in Australian history, launched by Cancer Council. “Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat.” Sid’s campaign has now been updated to ‘Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide’ to include seeking shade and sliding on a pair of wraparound sunglasses to protect eyes as well. But it’s not only Australian’s who need to be careful in the sun; it is everyone! Being sun safe doesn’t mean we have to skimp on looking our best. There are lots of handy dual-purpose products out there to reduce layering creams and lotions on our skin – just like the rest of our bodies, our face
SPF 50. If it’s in your routine, it’s harder doesn’t want to be covered up in loads to forget. If you like the bronzed look, of layers when the mercury is rising. there are some sunscreens with built-in Create a fun summer look with pastel tints, which look fantastic (if you have eyeshadow and colourful eyeliner, two concerns about almond oil being added big summer ’22 trends. to sunscreen this year, check Allergy And at the end of the UK for the latest day, don’t forget a good information). cleansing and exfoliating If you like the routine. This will keep NUMBER 2 bronzed look, there pores unclogged and slew Plan your day. off any dead skin cells, When enjoying the are some sunscreens leaving skin feeling light, sunshine, the best with built-in tints, bright and summer fresh. times to be outside which look fantastic I spoke to Dermatology are before 11am and Consultant, Dr Jess Felton, after 3pm. Between to get some expert skincare those times, UV advice to ensure our summer skin glows levels are higher and more likely to with vitality and health all season long. cause burning and skin damage. Here are her top three tips: NUMBER 3 NUMBER 1 If you are worried about a changing Keep sunscreen as part of your routine; mole, see your GP or a dermatologist. keep it handy in the hallway, in the car, Signs to look out for are: doubling in a mini one in your bag. Ideally, use a size, getting very dark or multicoloured, moisturiser (both men and women) with and bleeding. You have an increased risk if you have relatives with a history of melanoma, if you burn easily or have had lots of sun exposure or regular sunbed use in the past. If you have any conditions or medicines that affect your immune system you should be extra careful in the sun as well. l
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