INTERVIEW
What I Know About...
SUNKISSED SKIN
DR DARON SEUKERAN, GROUP MEDICAL DIRECTOR AT S K : N H E L P S U S P R E PA R E FOR A LONG HOT SUMMER
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id you know that 95% of the sun’s rays can travel through the clouds? That’s why it’s always best to wear SPF throughout the year to avoid damage - even if it is overcast. The skin on the face is thinner and receives the most exposure, so it is especially important to make sure you’re applying enough sunscreen in that area. Don’t forget to check the sell by date of your sun cream. Applying out of date cream is completely ineffective at protecting you against the sun. The heat is also very drying so ensure you’re continuously drinking water and always moisturise after exposure. The phrase ‘8 by 8’ is useful at keeping track of how many glasses of water you consume before the end of the day; eight glasses by 8pm (a minimum of 2 litres) and you’ll have had your fill for the day. If you do experience sunburn, a cooling shower and soothing body lotion, such as our sk:n Calming Body Lotion, will help lock in essential moisture to help your skin repair itself. Aloe Vera is also an after-sun essential and an amazing natural ingredient that cools and soothes with
healing properties. It contains two hormones, Auxin and Gibberellins, which have anti-inflammatory properties and help with new cell growth, so your skin will be back to normal in no time. If you’re worried about sun damage, schedule yourself in for a free consultation and skin scan at one of our 52 state-of-the-art clinics. We offer worldleading dermatology expertise on the high street and our complimentary assessment reveals what is going on underneath the surface of the skin. Our dermatologists can also use dermoscopy to examine moles for potential risks of skin cancer. All our clinics are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and home to some of the country’s leading doctors, dermatologists and plastic surgeons. To keep your skin healthy on a daily basis, it’s important to thoroughly cleanse every night to remove any trapped particulate matter and unclog your pores. With pollution levels at an all time high in London, overexposure produced by nitrogen oxide can lead to issues such as premature ageing, wrinkling and loss of skin elasticity. A thorough cleansing ritual is key to combating this. To be effective against pollution, our skincare regime needs to hydrate, strengthen and protect the skin’s natural barrier and deliver the necessary antioxidants, combat inflammation and of course, include adequate sun protection. I recommend trying sk:n’s award-winning HydraFacial treatment that uses revolutionary technology to exfoliate, hydrate and deep clean.”
Out of date sun cream is completely ineffective at protecting skin
DR DARON SEUKERAN
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Sk:n, Canada Place, sknclinics.co.uk LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K