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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Katie Wright

5 sunburn myths we need to stop believing

Whether you’re a sun worshipper who welcomes every heatwave with open arms, or you prefer to stay in the shade all year round, sometimes it’s hard to to avoid catching the sun – particularly with the extreme weather we’ve been having this summer.

But a touch of prickly pink skin at the end of the day isn’t really going to make a difference, is it?

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