The Truth About Sunburn: What Actually Helps?

Sunburn isn't just red, sore skin...

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

This is a Raconteur Studios Production.

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