Sunscreen

Welcome to our blog section. Here you’ll find reliable, dermatologist‑led information about sunscreen, UV protection, and skin health.

Our goal is simple: to make sun protection understandable and accessible for everyone.

UPF Clothing Explained: How Much UV Do Normal Clothes Actually Block?

UPF Clothing Explained: How Much UV Do Normal Clothes Actually Block?

UPF clothing helps protect you from harmful UV radiation, but how effective is regular clothing actually? In this article, we explain what UPF means, how much UV radiation a standard T-shirt lets through, and why sun protection involves more than just sunscreen. You will discover how UPF 50+ clothing works, what to look for when choosing protective clothing, and why combining sun protection provides the most effective protection.

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Tackling Sunscreen Myths: Katie’s Story - By Dr Olga Pawlik

Tackling Sunscreen Myths: Katie’s Story - By Dr Olga Pawlik

Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), including Bowen’s disease and squamous cell carcinoma, is the most common human cancer, with sun exposure causing nearly all cases (1). Melanoma, although less common, accounts for ~17,600 new cases annually in the UK, 86% of...

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