We all know that the sun has a lot of benefits for our bodies, including strengthening our immune system and maintaining strong bones. However, too much exposure can do more harm than good. It may lead to premature ageing, sun spots as well as put us at risk of developing cancer. To avoid such, scientists recommend the usage of sun care products for skin protection that not only let us stay healthy, but also to achieve a perfect tan. What other valuable tips can we point out and are all of them effective at preventing skin damage?
Childs Farm’s skin expert Dr Jennifer Crawley’s golden rules for sun safety: Plus…WIN sun care products here
A dermatologist is calling for people to use suncream not only as the weather picks up, but all year round in order to avoid long term sun damage and the risk of developing skin cancer. The comments come from Childs Farm’s consultant dermatologist Dr Jennifer Crawley, who has more than 10 years experience in dermatology, […]
Snow joke: how to look after yourself on a skiing holiday
Holidays aren’t just for summer; for as long as people have been taking vacations, those who’ve been able to do so have gone on winter holidays. Let’s be honest, there are few things winter holidaymakers like to do more than hit the slopes between December to February. However, while that may sound just the ticket […]
Sunshine in Spring? Don’t forget to protect your children
It’s exciting isn’t it? A bit of sunshine in spring! Especially after what has felt like the longest winter ever. There’s a BUT though – we really need to remember to protect our families against sun damage even in the spring. Full playgrounds, ice cream, picnics and barbecues – after winter, everyone is longing for […]
September sunshine
A couple of weeks ago I remember complaining about how quickly the summer had passed by, and then September hit and I expected it to get all wintry and it hasn’t. Quite the opposite in fact. The boys have been to school in shorts, no one has needed a coat and the children’s summer wardrobes […]
Fun in the sun
As much as I’m really a winter kind of girl really and as much as we love the snow, we do also get quite excited when the sun comes out. The threenager has got a thing about blue sky. If he spots even a tiny bit if blue sky he gets very excited. When the […]
Six ways to save more this summer
We’ve looked forward to summer all year, and now it’s here, we want to make the most of it. If you find yourself wondering how you can you make your cash go further this summer, whilst still enjoying yourself, then look no further. We’ve got six top tips to help you. Find local “days out” […]
Getting festival ready with #BratzFest
Our big girl loves a good festival. The chance to wear hot pants with wellies and funky hair and make up, is something she loves. Having fun watching performers, joining in a range of activities and generally having a ball outdoors is right up her street. Sounds pretty good to me too, I just wish […]