4/ ULTRASUN SPF50+ Extreme Sun Lotion 150ml / £30 5/ IT COSMETICS Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF50 32ml / £33 4 5 awareness, encouraging others to get any abnormality checked immediately. “My biggest regret was leaving it longer than I should have. Take that two minutes out of your day to make the call and raise your concerns,” she advises. Dr Shah adds: “If you are worried about a spot, see your dermatologist ASAP. If it looks abnormal, we numb the area and biopsy a small piece of it to send to a lab for processing.” Although Dr Shah explains there are treatments available for skin cancers – from creams for smaller lesions to more aggressive treatments, such as chemotherapy and surgery for more advanced cases – he stresses that prevention is key. “Apply SPF every day, at least once in the morning, and when you’re out in the sun all day, reapply every two hours.” And his top tip? “Put your sunscreen next to your toothbrush and make it a habit to apply every day like you brush your teeth.” INSIDE OUT
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