Insane TikTok trend for 'sunburning' which influencers claim can heal acne and boost immunity...
but doctors warn against trying it READ MORE: Bloating and stomach aches should ALWAYS be checked for cancer By Rebecca Whittaker For Mailonline Published: 12:57 EDT, 4 August 2024 | Updated: 12:57 EDT, 4 August 2024 e-mail View comments For years we have been told to lather on sun cream and avoid tanning to protect our skin from cancer . But influencers on social media are not only urging people to ditch sunscreen for a health boost some are even suggesting intentionally burning your skin to 'heal acne'. However, dermatologists warn that although there are proven health benefits to getting enough sunlight, sunscreen doesn't block this and getting sunburnt increases your lifetime risk of skin cancer.
They also stress that there are 'safer ways' of clearing acne than burning your skin. Getting sunburnt, or even just tanned, damages the DNA and causes the death of skin cells which can increase signs of skin aging. Social media user @melissanelosn, who has 450K followers, posted a video to TikTok showing her sunbathing on the beach claiming the 'sun and saltwater' 'burns off all [her] acne' The British Association of Dermatologists advises that people with white skin should wear at least an SPF 30 sunscreen between March and October in the UK to reduce their risk of sunburn and skin cancer.
That's because sunburn is associated with an increased risk of skin cancers, warns Dr Zainab L.