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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 54 MIN

A Dermatologist Reveals the Biggest SPF Mistakes That Age Your Skin Faster

from What the Health?!

Is suncream really the best anti-aging product? Should you wear SPF every day in the UK? Can sunscreen affect Vitamin D, your skin microbiome or even become unsafe if it's stored incorrectly? In this episode, host Claira Hermet is joined by NHS Consultant Dermatologist Dr Ellie Rashid to answer the biggest questions surrounding SPF, skincare, skin cancer prevention and healthy aging. We discuss:Why UV exposure causes premature skin agingThe biggest sunscreen mistakes people makeHow much SPF you should really applySPF under or over makeup?Hats vs sunscreenChemical vs mineral sunscreenNatural sunscreen mythsVitamin D and sunlightSunscreen and the skin microbiomeBenzene contamination in sunscreen productsHow to store sunscreen properlyAerosol spray sunscreensWho is most at risk of skin cancerThe warning signs of melanomaRepairing your skin barrierThe best moisturiser ingredientsDoes expensive skincare actually work?Do eye creams make a difference?Pollution and skin healthDiet and healthy skinThe skincare products Dr Ellie actually recommends Whether you're interested in anti-aging, preventing skin cancer, improving your skincare routine or understanding what the science really says about sunscreen, this conversation is packed with practical, evidence-based advice.

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