Most replayed moment: How to Balance Sunlight and Suncream | Professor John McGrath
ZOE Science & NutritionShow Notes
Today we’re talking about skin and sunlight.
Skin and sunlight have a complicated relationship. Sunlight helps our bodies produce vitamin D, which is essential for overall health. However, too much exposure can accelerate skin ageing and increase the risk of skin cancer.
So how much sun is enough? Are most of us getting too little, or too much? And where does sunscreen fit into a healthy daily routine?
I’m joined by Professor John McGrath to explore how sunlight affects our skin, and how to strike the perfect balance
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