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The Irish Sun
24-07-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
I'm 46 & I've never worn sun cream – my real ‘skin age' left me devastated, I loathe my wrinkles & feel like an idiot
MY name is Clare and I've never worn sun cream. There, I've said it. While it might not sound like a huge confession, as a 46-year-old woman who loathes her lines and wrinkles, I now wonder how many of them are down to my lack of SPF. 10 Clare O'Reilly, aged 46, has never worn sun cream Credit: Supplied 10 Clare went to dermatologist Dr Toby Nelson to get her face scanned and determine the skin damage she has from not wearing SPF Credit: Supplied 10 She was shocked to find out her skin age is SEVEN years older than her biological age Credit: Supplied From frying myself as a teen in Portugal, to sizzling in Scarborough in the early Nineties, I admired my half-Portuguese skin as it turned a deep shade of olive, and maybe a little red, all without a scrap of UV protection. But now, finding out my skin age is SEVEN years older than my biological age is pretty devastating. Dermatologist Dr Toby Nelson, who scanned my face to determine the damage, breaks the news gently. 'The Visia skin scanner uses hi-tech cameras and UV light to take a deep look at the surface of your face, revealing hidden sun damage, wrinkles, inflammation and more,' he says. 'It gives you a 'skin age'. If your skin's in great shape, your age could come back younger than your actual age. 'But if you've not taken care of your skin, it might say you're older. In your case, Clare, it's seven years older.' The UK sun protection market generated more than £300million last year, but I've never bought a sunscreen or lotion for myself. Growing up in the Eighties, my parents never put any on me either. Now well into my forties, my The creases around my eyes feel more noticeable than those of friends the same age and I have dark spots on my cheeks. While the scanner can't determine any skin cancer risk, I'm all too aware that statistics for I'm a dermatologist - here's the 5 things to do in your 30s to slow ageing More than 17,500 people are diagnosed with it every year. That's 48 people a day. Dr Nelson is part of the team at Wood MediSpa in leafy Okehampton, Devon, and while the scan of my skin, which costs £250, takes just seconds, the results will stay with me a lifetime. I look at Dr Nelson for reassurance and am greeted with a shrug. He says it is utterly unsurprising that my skin age is 53. 'Your skin analysis is consistent with someone who likely didn't use sunscreen regularly throughout childhood and early adulthood,' he explains. Still reeling 'As you're now in your forties, we're seeing signs of sun damage, specifically sun spots, called solar lentigines, fine lines and some texture changes. 'People who haven't consistently used SPF tend to show signs of sun damage much earlier.' I smile meekly, wondering just how young my skin would look had I slapped on a bit of SPF over the years, and neglect to mention my occasional use of tanning beds. Given the fact I already feel like an idiot for not using sunscreen, I fear I may be laughed out of the clinic if I admit to grilling myself unsafely under lamps as a teen. While I'm still reeling from the results, Dr Nelson says it is not too late to reverse at least some of the damage. 'You can definitely stop things getting worse and, to some extent, improve the state of your skin right now,' he says hopefully. 'The most important step is starting sunscreen use, as it allows the skin to repair some existing damage. 'Other products offer marginal improvements. Antioxidants like vitamin C, niacinamide, vitamin B3, and other serums can help, but they don't compare to sunscreen in terms of effectiveness. 'You can also monitor the UV index, which is available on most weather apps. 'People often overlook it in favour of the temperature or sunshine forecast. But if the UV index is three or above, you should wear sunscreen.' My 14-year-old daughter Annie is a UV-checking addict, so I leave Dr Nelson's clinic — feeling chastened and foolish — with some leaflets about laser treatment, which he says could help smooth my leathery skin. And yes, I stop and buy a bottle of SPF 50 on the way home. 10 Clare tested the Visia skin scanner which uses hi-tech cameras and UV light to take a deep look at the surface of the face Credit: Supplied WHAT CLARE'S TEST RESULTS SHOW DR NELSON says: 'Clare's skin age is seven years older than her biological age, which is expected, given the fact she has never worn sunscreen. 'Scores below 50 per cent suggest Clare's skin condition is a lot worse than average for her age. Her scan suggests areas for improvement, especially in texture, pores and redness, while UV damage is less concerning. 'That said, it has placed her skin age above her biological age primarily due to the increased brown pigmentation manifesting as solar lentigines [liver spots] and melasma [darkened skin].' He explains the results, below. . . SPOTS: 41.53% 10 Clare has darker brown or red spots, including freckles and acne scars Credit: Supplied 'CLARE has darker brown or red spots, including freckles, acne scars and hyperpigmentation. "The score reflects how your skin compares to others of the same age and gender. Higher is better.' WRINKLES: 27.12% 10 She has more visible wrinkles compared to her peers Credit: Supplied 'I CAN see both fine lines and deeper wrinkles. Her lower percentage indicates that she has more visible wrinkles compared to her peers.' TEXTURE: 12.47% 10 Clare has irregularities in her skin texture due to sun damage Credit: Supplied 'YELLOW highlights show uneven texture. Clare's skin isn't particularly smooth and even. Her lower score may indicate more irregularities due to sun damage.' UV SPOTS: 75.93% 10 Clare has damage under the skin caused by sun exposure Credit: Supplied 'The damage under the skin caused by sun exposure is not as much as I might expect given Clare's never worn sunscreen. A higher score indicates less UV damage.' BROWN SPOTS: 24.84 % 10 Clare's pigmentation might be due to aging, sun damage or hormone Credit: Supplied 'THE pigmentation might be due to aging, sun damage or hormones. "The yellow dots indicate melanin concentration and her lower score indicates more brown spots.' RED AREAS: 18.97% 10 Clare has redness, a sign of skin damage Credit: Supplied 'RED areas show inflammation, sensitivity or acne. 'Clare's lower score means more redness is present, which is a sign of skin damage.' HOW TO STAY SAFE IN THE SUN DR NELSON shares his advice on how to protect your skin . . . RAMP UP THE SPF: The British Association of Dermatologists generally recommends using SPF 30 or higher, but I advise patients to use SPF 50, as the SPF number is based on lab testing, not real-world conditions. DON'T BE MEAN: One common issue is applying too little sunscreen. The recommended amount is about one tablespoon for the face and neck. Many modern sunscreens come in mists, sprays or roll-ons, which can make it difficult to know if you've used enough. APPLY REGULARLY: Regardless of format, sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours and especially after swimming or towelling off, even if the label says 'water resistant'. LAYER UP: Protective clothing, wide-brimmed hats and seeking shade, especially during peak sun hours, are all essential. Peaked caps, for instance, do little to protect the central face. A good rule of thumb: If your face isn't in shadow when you wear your hat and look in the mirror, the hat probably isn't offering much protection. SLIP, SLAP AND SLOP: Slip on a shirt, slap on a hat and slop on sunscreen. It's a simple but effective message taught to children in many sun-exposed countries.
Scottish Sun
24-07-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I'm 46 & I've never worn sun cream – my real ‘skin age' left me devastated, I loathe my wrinkles & feel like an idiot
Dermatologist Dr Toby Nelson shares his five tips on how to protect your skin this summer and reveals it's not too late for Clare to reverse at least some of the sun damage SUN SCREAM I'm 46 & I've never worn sun cream – my real 'skin age' left me devastated, I loathe my wrinkles & feel like an idiot MY name is Clare and I've never worn sun cream. There, I've said it. While it might not sound like a huge confession, as a 46-year-old woman who loathes her lines and wrinkles, I now wonder how many of them are down to my lack of SPF. 10 Clare O'Reilly, aged 46, has never worn sun cream Credit: Supplied 10 Clare went to dermatologist Dr Toby Nelson to get her face scanned and determine the skin damage she has from not wearing SPF Credit: Supplied 10 She was shocked to find out her skin age is SEVEN years older than her biological age Credit: Supplied From frying myself as a teen in Portugal, to sizzling in Scarborough in the early Nineties, I admired my half-Portuguese skin as it turned a deep shade of olive, and maybe a little red, all without a scrap of UV protection. But now, finding out my skin age is SEVEN years older than my biological age is pretty devastating. Dermatologist Dr Toby Nelson, who scanned my face to determine the damage, breaks the news gently. 'The Visia skin scanner uses hi-tech cameras and UV light to take a deep look at the surface of your face, revealing hidden sun damage, wrinkles, inflammation and more,' he says. 'It gives you a 'skin age'. If your skin's in great shape, your age could come back younger than your actual age. 'But if you've not taken care of your skin, it might say you're older. In your case, Clare, it's seven years older.' The UK sun protection market generated more than £300million last year, but I've never bought a sunscreen or lotion for myself. Growing up in the Eighties, my parents never put any on me either. Now well into my forties, my lines and wrinkles are becoming more obvious. The creases around my eyes feel more noticeable than those of friends the same age and I have dark spots on my cheeks. While the scanner can't determine any skin cancer risk, I'm all too aware that statistics for melanoma, the type of skin cancer common in those who've experienced sun exposure, are on the rise. I'm a dermatologist - here's the 5 things to do in your 30s to slow ageing More than 17,500 people are diagnosed with it every year. That's 48 people a day. Dr Nelson is part of the team at Wood MediSpa in leafy Okehampton, Devon, and while the scan of my skin, which costs £250, takes just seconds, the results will stay with me a lifetime. I look at Dr Nelson for reassurance and am greeted with a shrug. He says it is utterly unsurprising that my skin age is 53. 'Your skin analysis is consistent with someone who likely didn't use sunscreen regularly throughout childhood and early adulthood,' he explains. Still reeling 'As you're now in your forties, we're seeing signs of sun damage, specifically sun spots, called solar lentigines, fine lines and some texture changes. 'People who haven't consistently used SPF tend to show signs of sun damage much earlier.' I smile meekly, wondering just how young my skin would look had I slapped on a bit of SPF over the years, and neglect to mention my occasional use of tanning beds. Given the fact I already feel like an idiot for not using sunscreen, I fear I may be laughed out of the clinic if I admit to grilling myself unsafely under lamps as a teen. While I'm still reeling from the results, Dr Nelson says it is not too late to reverse at least some of the damage. 'You can definitely stop things getting worse and, to some extent, improve the state of your skin right now,' he says hopefully. 'The most important step is starting sunscreen use, as it allows the skin to repair some existing damage. 'Other products offer marginal improvements. Antioxidants like vitamin C, niacinamide, vitamin B3, and other serums can help, but they don't compare to sunscreen in terms of effectiveness. 'You can also monitor the UV index, which is available on most weather apps. 'People often overlook it in favour of the temperature or sunshine forecast. But if the UV index is three or above, you should wear sunscreen.' My 14-year-old daughter Annie is a UV-checking addict, so I leave Dr Nelson's clinic — feeling chastened and foolish — with some leaflets about laser treatment, which he says could help smooth my leathery skin. And yes, I stop and buy a bottle of SPF 50 on the way home. 10 Clare tested the Visia skin scanner which uses hi-tech cameras and UV light to take a deep look at the surface of the face Credit: Supplied WHAT CLARE'S TEST RESULTS SHOW DR NELSON says: 'Clare's skin age is seven years older than her biological age, which is expected, given the fact she has never worn sunscreen. 'Scores below 50 per cent suggest Clare's skin condition is a lot worse than average for her age. Her scan suggests areas for improvement, especially in texture, pores and redness, while UV damage is less concerning. 'That said, it has placed her skin age above her biological age primarily due to the increased brown pigmentation manifesting as solar lentigines [liver spots] and melasma [darkened skin].' He explains the results, below. . . SPOTS: 41.53% 10 Clare has darker brown or red spots, including freckles and acne scars Credit: Supplied 'CLARE has darker brown or red spots, including freckles, acne scars and hyperpigmentation. "The score reflects how your skin compares to others of the same age and gender. Higher is better.' WRINKLES: 27.12% 10 She has more visible wrinkles compared to her peers Credit: Supplied 'I CAN see both fine lines and deeper wrinkles. Her lower percentage indicates that she has more visible wrinkles compared to her peers.' TEXTURE: 12.47% 10 Clare has irregularities in her skin texture due to sun damage Credit: Supplied 'YELLOW highlights show uneven texture. Clare's skin isn't particularly smooth and even. Her lower score may indicate more irregularities due to sun damage.' UV SPOTS: 75.93% 10 Clare has damage under the skin caused by sun exposure Credit: Supplied 'The damage under the skin caused by sun exposure is not as much as I might expect given Clare's never worn sunscreen. A higher score indicates less UV damage.' BROWN SPOTS: 24.84 % 10 Clare's pigmentation might be due to aging, sun damage or hormone Credit: Supplied 'THE pigmentation might be due to aging, sun damage or hormones. "The yellow dots indicate melanin concentration and her lower score indicates more brown spots.' RED AREAS: 18.97% 10 Clare has redness, a sign of skin damage Credit: Supplied 'RED areas show inflammation, sensitivity or acne. 'Clare's lower score means more redness is present, which is a sign of skin damage.'
NDTV
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
These SUVs Get Up To Rs 3 Lakh Discount: Check List
Car makers are offering big discounts on many SUV models this June to boost sales. This is a great chance for anyone looking to buy a new SUV. Discounts are available on a range of models, from manual to premium automatic, with a maximum discount of Rs 2.70 Lakh. Here are some popular SUVs with lower prices this month. Maruti Suzuki Jimny: The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is popular for its off-road abilities. To attract more buyers, the company is giving a discount of up to Rs 1 Lakh on the top Alpha model. The price of the Jimny starts at Rs 12.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 14.80 Lakh (ex-showroom). Maruti Suzuki Jimny Hyundai Tucson: Customers interested in buying the Hyundai Tucson can avail up to Rs 50,000 in cash discounts on all variants, along with an additional exchange bonus of Rs 45,000 or a scrappage bonus of Rs 50,000. Honda Elevate: Honda is offering discounts of up to Rs 1.2 Lakhs on all manual variants of the Elevate. Currently, the Elevate starts at Rs 11.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 15.5 Lakh (ex-showroom). Nissan Magnite: Nissan is offering discounts on the Magnite for June 2025 across all variants. In the Non-Turbo MT range, Visia & Visia+ get Rs 55,000, Acenta gets Rs 75,000, and N-Connecta, Tekna & Tekna+ get Rs 80,000. In EZ-Shift, Visia gets Rs 50,000, Acenta Rs 60,000, and N-Connecta, Tekna & Tekna+ Rs80,000. Turbo MT variants offer Rs 80,000, except Acenta, which gets Rs 75,000. Turbo CVT variants, including N-Connecta, Tekna, and Tekna+, also receive Rs 80,000 in total benefits. Citroen Aircross, Basalt And More: Citroen India is marking its fourth anniversary in the country and celebrating with special offers on its vehicles. The Citroen C5 Aircross has discounts of up to Rs 1.16 Lakh, and the Aircross and Basalt SUVs have discounts of up to Rs 2.55 Lakh and Rs 2.8 Lakh, respectively. Jeep Grand Cherokee And More: Jeep offers discounts up to Rs 1,70,000 on the Jeep Compass and Rs 2,30,000 on the Jeep Meridian. Doctors, leasing companies, and partners can enjoy extra benefits of Rs 15,000 and Rs 30,000, respectively. Additionally, get up to Rs 3,00,000 off on the luxurious Jeep Grand Cherokee, plus access to the exclusive Jeep Wave program. Jeep Compass Volkswagen Taigun: The Taigun Sports variant offers customers a discount of Rs 1.15 Lakh on the GT Line 1.0L TSI AT and up to Rs 1.85 Lakh on the GT Plus Sport 1.5L TSI DSG, along with a scrappage benefit of up to Rs 20,000. For the Taigun Chrome, buyers can enjoy discounts of up to Rs 1.40 Lakh on the Highline 1.0L TSI AT, Rs 2.20 Lakh on the Topline 1.0L TSI AT, and Rs 2.70 Lakh on the GT Plus Chrome 1.5L TSI DSG variant, plus the same scrappage benefit of up to Rs 20,000. Disclaimer: These discount details are received through our dealer-level sources. Please check for the exact quantum of discount at your nearest dealership, as it may vary.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Bryan Johnson's top 3 tips for reducing wrinkles
Bryan Johnson, the 'anti-aging millionaire,' shares his strategies for reducing wrinkles, emphasizing measurement and effective treatments. He highlights the importance of understanding how the body ages using tools like Visia for baseline assessment. All of us want youthful skin. A glowing and plump-looking skin is every other person's dream. No wonder the 'anti-aging' products and treatments industry is booming. The youthfulness starts to fade as we age, and it's completely natural. Aging also brings wrinkles, which not many are fans of. Health influencer and tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known as the 'anti-aging millionaire' amongst netizens, is on a never-ending quest to age in reverse, and he has now revealed his top three strategies for reducing wrinkles. Before delving into his methods, let's try to understand what wrinkles are. What are wrinkles Wrinkles are an inevitable part of aging. They appear as creases, folds, or ridges in the skin as we age. As we grow older, the skin loses elasticity due to declining collagen and elastin production. As a result, the wrinkles appear. External factors like sun exposure and lifestyle choices can also accelerate this process. Bryan Johnson's top 3 treatments to reduce wrinkles Bryan Johnson, who is known for trying out science-based hacks to live longer, first understands how his body is aging. 'Like all things I do, measurement is number one. So I use Visia, which is a multi-spectral imaging to get a baseline age on my face. It looks at UV spots, browns, reds, pore size, etc. And then we measure treatments. For example, skin creams and other therapies,' Bryan Johnson recently told a neuroscientist. Entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast Bryan Johnson Bryan also stressed that most of the anti-aging skin creams don't work. He also revealed that he has done two therapies - Tixel and Sofwave. 'The biggest gains I've had from my skin have been from two therapies. One is Tixel. The second is Sofwave. It's an ultrasound-based therapy that heats up the skin and produces collagen and increases elastin. So other than that, I found that most things have marginal improvement, but that's what I've been doing for the past couple years,' he revealed. How to reduce wrinkles on face: 7 tips to deal with skin ageing While wrinkles are a hallmark of aging skin, several other factors can accelerate the aging process. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are a primary driver of premature skin aging, often called photoaging. UV radiation breaks down collagen and elastin, leading to sagging, fine lines, and age spots. Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 can reduce the pace. Diet, exercise, and sleep significantly impact skin health. Smoking and alcohol too, can accelerate aging. Stress and genetics also have a significant impact. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
