Separating fact from fiction when it comes to SPF and vitamin D
Skin cancer rates are at a record high, with almost 90% of cases due to overexposure to UV rays from the sun and sunbeds. Yet, despite these alarming statistics, trends such as ‘anti sunscreen movement’ have amassed 107 million posts online, with claims that SPF can prevent vitamin D absorption and contains harmful chemicals.
Additionally, the use of sunbeds has been trending online too, with a recent study claiming that sunbeds could be beneficial for people living in gloomier parts of the UK. So what’s the truth behind these confusing messages? Dr Nighat’s has all the information you need to know.