We may have ditched the baby oil tanning days, but a leading dermatologist warns Britons are still dangerously under-protecting their skin – even at home. With skin cancer now one of the country’s most common cancers and seven people dying from melanoma every day the risks are real – and rising. Yet experts say most cases are preventable. 

In this week’s Your Health newsletter discover the truth about SPF, how much sunscreen you actually need – and the surprising link between sun exposure, ageing and common skin conditions. 

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