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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

Skin expert's sunscreen warning as millions at risk due common mistake when applying

The UK is braced for a heatwave, with parts of the country expecting temperatures close to 30C next week. Brits are also in for a hot bank holiday weekend, and could even experience the hottest day of the year so far.

Many will be hoping to sunbathe in gardens, beaches and parks, and because of that a skin expert has issued a warning – as millions of Brits are misapplying their suncream.

Dr Catherine Hood, member of the Hada Labo Tokyo Skincare Panel, told The Mirror: "A reckless approach to sun care is putting huge numbers of Brits at risk of skin damage, and premature ageing."

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