Suncare

Is it possible to protect your skin and get your glow on? For us Brits, being told not to sunbathe is up there with limiting ourselves to one sangria on the first night of our holiday – it’s just not going to happen. And who can blame us? After months and months of grey skies, we jump at the chance to top up depleted vitamin D levels and bask on...

Whether you’re jetting off for some much-needed winter sun or soaking up the rays back in good old Blighty, safe tanning is a something that’s even the most enthusiastic of sun-worshippers is taking on board. While fair-skins and redheads need to be uber careful, there...

The sun protection mistakes everyone’s making Take our quiz to make sure you're tanning safely. 1) You’re heading outside to top up your tan – how long before leaving the house should you put on your SPF? A) Five minutes B) 20 minutes C) 1 hour...

Whether you’re holidaying abroad, enjoying a staycation, or just making the most of the sunny weather at the weekends, there’s nothing better than being outdoors.  But looking after your skin in the sun is a must, as too much exposure can cause sunburn and eventually lead to skin cancer....

Even though most of us never hesitate to apply sunscreen on holiday or on sunny days at home, digging out a bottle in the winter may not come naturally. But is it really necessary to wear SPF in any weather? What is SPF? SPF (sun protection...

Whether you're strolling around the park or lying on a tropical beach, you're exposed to the sun’s harmful rays. While some sun exposure is good for us – it provides vitamin D and increases serotonin levels (the happy hormone) – too much can cause burning...

There’s nothing worse than enjoying a day in the sunshine, only to discover later on that you’ve got sunburn. It can really wipe the smile from your face, especially if it starts peeling and blistering. Not only is sunburn painful but it can lead to...

Warm weather’s great for our moods during the summer. But despite that, the sun’s harmful rays can have an ageing, drying effect on our skin and leave us with frizzy, frazzled tresses. To help you avoid unwanted mishaps, here are our sun protection tips for...

The scalp is often overlooked when it comes to protecting our bodies from the sun’s harmful UV rays. However, as with other parts of the body, it needs to be protected during the summer and on sunnier days. With that in mind, we’re going to...

When it comes to getting ready for a day in the sun, you have two choices. To wear makeup, or not wear makeup? If the idea of going out with a bare face fills you with dread, you’ll be pleased to know that if you...

No one can afford to not wear sun cream as it protects our faces from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Without it, you are risking damaging your skin and increasing your chances of getting skin cancer. Rain or shine, protect your skin It doesn’t matter...

When the sun’s shining most of us like to get outside and make the most of it. BBQs, picnics, days out on the beach. It’s impossible not to smile when there's not a single cloud in the sky. At times like these, it’s easy to...