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A Brief History of Sunscreen
Sunscreen has a long and rich history, dating back thousands of years to ancient civilizations. While we have perfected it in the 21st century and innovations are ongoing, protecting your skin has never been a new thing.
Let’s take a whirlwind tour through this fascinating topic!
The Importance of Skincare
We all know how much I love skincare, but did you know that you should take your skincare all the way down to your neck and decollatage?
Check out this incredible photograph to understand why!
This shows the cheek and neck of a 92-year-old lady who used UV-protection on her face but not her neck for over 40 years.
Sunscreen Myths: These May Surprise You!
It is definitely SPF season - and in this article for the Aesthetics Edit we compile some of the biggest myths and misconceptions around sunscreen. Cosmetic doctors and dermatologists love to bang on about sunscreen, but you would be surprised to know how many things we (use healthcare professionals included) get wrong!
The bottom line is, of course, wear sunscreen and wear enough of it. But there are some myths that are so ingrained in public consciousness I felt like we just had to set the record straight once and for all.
The concept of “Instagram face” is not a new one, but has received more recent attention as Meta has banned filters that encourage plastic surgery. Awareness of the role that social media and photo editing plays in aesthetic medicine is incredibly important for both clinicians and patients. The influence of social media can be incredibly negative, and it means it’s more important than ever to navigate between good, ethical medical practice versus “selling” cosmetic procedures.