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Karl Lawrence, Post Doctoral Researcher, Photobiology, King's College London

Sunscreen: here’s why it’s an anti-ageing skincare essential

Sunscreens can help reduce the amount of damaging radiation our skin gets. Ground Picture/ Shutterstock

Every month there seems to be a trendy new product to add to your skincare collection. Lately, a commonplace product that many people already use has taken the top spot, with everyone from dermatologists to influencers swearing by it as the number one way to stay looking youthful through the years: sunscreen.

It’s no wonder. It’s thought that solar exposure – also known as “photoageing” – causes up to 80% of skin ageing. So if you’re someone who’s worried about fine lines, wrinkles and uneven pigmentation, limiting the amount of solar radiation you get is one of the most important things you can do.

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