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Protecting your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays is important all year round so you should always apply sun cream as part of your daily skincare regime. If you  get sunburnt you're increasing your chances of developing skin cancer.
Protecting your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays is important all year round so you should always apply sun cream as part of your daily skincare regime. If you  get sunburnt you're increasing your chances of developing skin cancer.

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What is mineral sunscreen?

Mineral Sunscreen have become increasingly popular as conventional sun creams can be harmful to marine life. Find out what it is and the benefits they hold
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8 reasons we get chapped lips and what to do about it

Chapped lips can become the bane of our lives, especially during the colder months, but is the weather the only thing to blame? Short answer: no! Read about the 8 most common reasons we get chapped lips and what to do about it.
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What is SPF?

Many of us know so little about how sun creams work we unwillingly expose ourselves to skin damage. Find out more about what SPF is and how it works here
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Best sunscreens for sensitive skin

Having sensitive skin can make it tricky when it comes to sun products. Here's what to look out for if you have sensitive skin and some popular picks
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Staycation UK – 22 of the best beauty spots

Holidays abroad are so last year… We’ve put together 22 fun staycation ideas, inspired by some of the most stunning destinations and beauty spots the UK has to offer.
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Sunburn remedies: The best ways to soothe sunburn at home

What’s the best thing for sunburn? There are no sunburn remedies that magically make scorched skin vanish, but there are things that can offer sunburn relief.
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Natural ways to boost your tan

In addition to your normal SPF protection, try some alternative & natural ways to stay protected from the sun this summer. Two of these will really surprise you!
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5 tips for safe tanning

After months of grey skies, us Brits can’t be blamed for jumping at the first opportunity to get tanning and up our vitamin D levels as soon as the sun comes out. But hold your horses! First check out these safe sunbathing tips
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What’s your tanning IQ?

Are you a super-smart tanner with knowledge on proper sun protection or do you fall for some common tanning mistakes? Take this quiz to find out your sun protection IQ level
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How to stay safe and protected in the sun

We still need to worry about sun safety and our sun protection. Here is our guide on how to stay safe and protected in the sun.
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Why should we wear SPF?

Is it really necessary to wear SPF in any weather? Find out what SPF actually is and how important it is to keep our skin healthy, even in the winter!

How does mineral sunscreen work?

Whilst some sun exposure is good for us – as it provides vitamin D and increases your levels of serotonin (the happy hormone), too much can cause damage. But what and how does mineral sun protection product your delicate skin?
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