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The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘It starts young' expert warns over mini-heatwave health mistakes we can reverse with 6 steps
IRELAND has enjoyed a stunning spring, with temperatures in the mid-20s. If you want to keep your skin protected, sunscreen is vital – but there is Advertisement 2 Glenda Gilson and Eavanna Breen dished out sun safety advice to Dublin punters Credit: Rob Kenny PR 2 The duo teamed up to hand out 100 free bottles of Skinmade's SPF 50 Protect & Care Sun Oil while delivering vital advice Credit: Rob Kenny PR Nine in ten cases of Irish skin expert Eavanna Breen took to a sun-drenched St Stephen's Green in Dublin this week to deliver an urgent sun safety message with broadcaster and client Glenda Gilson. The event, which was inspired by Skin Cancer Awareness Month, aimed to raise awareness around the dangers of unprotected sun exposure. Now, writing in The Irish Sun today, Eavanna gives her tips on how to enjoy the sun this summer, but stay safe at the same time. Advertisement READ MORE IN HEALTH EVERY sunburn, every tan, every day you skip SPF — your skin remembers it all. And with the recent bout of blistering sunshine, many of us forget the basics of minding our skin. But it's never too late to protect it or begin reversing that damage. Follow these tips . . . SLIP ON A SHIRT OPT for long-sleeved, lightweight clothing, ideally with UV protection. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Exclusive It might feel like overkill, but if people in Vietnam can wear gloves, face coverings and layers while cycling in 40C heat, we can manage a light linen shirt in the Irish summer. EMBRACE SUNSCREEN USE SPF 30 or higher on all exposed skin, and do not skip areas like your ears, hands and feet. I was diagnosed with skin cancer at just 33 - here's five signs to look out Reapply every two hours, particularly if you are sweating, swimming or spending extended time outdoors. This is non-negotiable. LOVE YOUR HAT A WIDE-brimmed hat will offer much better protection than a baseball cap, simply because it shields more of your face, ears and neck. Advertisement Bucket hats might not be high fashion, but they are high functioning. You are better off looking like a cautious dad than dealing with sun damage in years to come. SEEK SHADE THE UV index peaks between 11am and 4pm. During these hours, staying in the shade is your best defence. If you have children, this can be easier said than done, so use it as an opportunity to sit down for a proper lunch indoors and give your skin a break. Advertisement WEAR SUNGLASSES NOT all sunglasses offer proper UV protection, so check the label. The sun damages your eyes in the same way it damages your skin. Think of sunglasses as SPF for your eyes. USE SKINCARE AS YOUR SECRET WEAPON YOUR skincare routine can offer an extra layer of protection if you use the right ingredients. Antioxidants such as vitamins C and E work like bodyguards, neutralising free radicals before they can do damage. Advertisement It is not a replacement for sunscreen, but it is a valuable supporting act. There is still a worrying casualness around sunscreen in Ireland. Too many people see it as something you throw on at the beach or avoid altogether because of misinformation. Online, there is a growing trend of people claiming SPF products are toxic or filled with harmful chemicals. Others say sunscreen blocks vitamin D and that unprotected sun exposure is necessary for your health. Let's deal in fact. Advertisement Sunscreens sold in the EU are classified as cosmetics, but they are subject to extremely strict regulations. Every UV filter permitted has gone through rigorous safety checks, including lab testing, computer modelling and real-world trials. The European Commission's scientific committee applies huge margins of safety. The minuscule levels of active ingredients in sunscreen are nowhere near dangerous. That is not to say every product is equal. Quality matters. But the idea that sunscreen is toxic simply does not stand up to scrutiny. Advertisement And what about vitamin D? Yes, we need it. But most people in this part of the world can produce enough with just five to 15 minutes of sun exposure a few times a week, on bare skin such as your forearms or lower legs. You do not need to burn, tan or skip protection altogether. Like everything, it is about balance. The truth is that UV damage is cumulative, silent and starts young. It is the leading cause of premature skin ageing and a major risk factor for skin cancer. The damage you ignore in your 30s can catch up with you in your 50s. Advertisement Wearing sunscreen daily is not about fear. It is about taking responsibility for your long-term skin health. If we are serious about prevention, we need to stop treating SPF like an optional extra.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Lidl is selling a £2.99 product beauty fans are racing to nab – you don't have to wear foundation AND it contains SPF50
BEAUTY fans are racing to snap up a £2.99 Lidl buy that means they don't have to wear foundation. Not only that, but the budget make-up product also contains SPF 50, which helps protect the skin in the sunshine. 6 6 6 6 Karen took to TikTok to share her epic find, after coming across the tinted facial fluid in her local Lidl. As she documented herself trying the moisturiser for the first time, she noted that it had a "nice colour" and "feels really thick" when it's applied. "But I wonder how it dries down for everyday," she mused. "So far I'm really impressed!" Karen continued to apply the product, using her hands to do so, and said she loved the way it gave her coverage without hiding her gorgeous freckles. "It's a lovely like golden colour off it," she said. "Obviously I put none on my neck or my body, but I would take this on holidays, you know, and it's SPF 50. "Yep, so that's me going to Lidl during the week and getting another one and putting it in the bottom drawer!" Karen then decided to put the moisturiser to the ultimate test by wearing it for a full day at work. "Okay, so I'm just done from work. I've had this on all day," she said in another video. Primark drops Milk Makeup 'jelly tint' dupe that works on lips and face... and is £20 cheaper than the real deal "Obviously it's gone patchy in places, but I put this on at 8 o'clock this morning." She filmed the update video at 5.30pm - meaning the product had pretty much stayed in place for nine and a half hours. People were quick to comment on Karen's videos, with one writing: "I got it last week. "I love it - I've bought 3 for friends to try!" "Oh this looks lovely!" another said. "I have a Nivea one and was wishing it was higher SPF, might have to go get this." The importance of sun cream in your skincare routine Dermatologist and skincare enthusiast Andrea Suarez - known as Dr Dray - revealed why you should wear suncream. The one thing you can do that will make the biggest difference - and this matters for all ages - is protecting your skin from the sun, Andrea stressed. "The vast majority of external aging is due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation," she continued, not because you're "not using some jazzy serum or layering 90 different things on your face everyday". "If you're not doing in your 20s, get on that now." But she said the use of sun cream alone doesn't go far enough. Andrea urged that you also wear sun-protective clothing like broad-brimmed hats and long sleeves, on top of not staying out too long in the sun. Doing this over your lifetime - and all year, not just during the summer or on sunny days - "will reduce the visible signs of photoageing", Andrea said. Those are wrinkles, muddled pigmentation and sagging skin. "I love all Lidl skincare, it's now my go to weekly for less than £3.00," a third commented. "Bought today," someone else wrote. "Looks a nice colour, Lidl here we come," another laughed. "I was really impressed with it too," someone else said. 6 6
News.com.au
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Maddison Brown quits LA to make Home and Away debut
After more than a decade living and working in the US, Aussie actress and model Maddison Brown is officially back on home soil – and already making waves. The 28-year-old, best known for playing Kirby Anders on the reboot of Dynasty, quietly packed up her West Hollywood life in October last year. Now, she's gearing up for her Home and Away debut. The star sat down with Stellar for an exclusive interview to reveal she will be back on Aussie screens early next month as new Summer Bay arrival, Jo. 'I lived in the US for 11 years, then the [writers'] strike happened and it felt like there was so much instability,' Brown said. 'At the same time, my business took off and it felt like I needed to be [in Australia]. It felt like the right time to hit pause, and take a breather [from LA].' Brown founded and runs Outside Beauty & Skincare, a sunscreen-focused brand she launched in 2023 with her sister Allyson Popovic. Their SPF 50+ Face Crème quickly became a viral hit, with over 10,000 people on the waitlist. Despite her success in business, Brown said acting is still firmly on the agenda. 'Right after I came back, [the role on] Home And Away came up,' she said 'It was everything I'd ever wanted – to be in Sydney and be with my family.' Although she can't share much about her character, the star teased that Jo has family in the Bay and a complicated backstory. 'I'm having a really, really good time playing her – shooting in Palm Beach is a pinch-me moment every time I'm on set,' she said. 'I'm an Aussie girl. I was in Atlanta for over four years [shooting Dynasty] and there's no beach. I was very homesick at that time in my life.' Alongside her TV and business careers, the former LA actor is also preparing for her next big role: bride. She's engaged to New Zealand actor Simon Mead, however is in no rush to make it a public spectacle. 'I'm very low-key about my private and personal life. I've always been that way,' she tells Stellar. 'I don't think people really speculate because I haven't given people anything to speculate about. I feel like people don't really pry. I've never put it on the table to be discussed.' With more than 770,000 Instagram followers and a new prime-time TV role, Brown knows attention will grow but isn't in a rush to chase after it. 'When I was on Dynasty, I got into a bad habit sometimes of reading good, bad and ugly things. I don't think I'll do that now – I'll just live my life … I don't think I'm famous enough to have haters.' Maddison Brown will join Home And Away in early June on the Seven Network.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I applied factor 50 sun cream but still got badly burnt - can I get compensation? Consumer lawyer DEAN DUNHAM replies
I got badly sunburnt recently while using SPF 50-rated sunscreen. Can I ask for my money back? T.T., via email.
