Sunscreen shouldn't be optional - it’s the single most powerful thing you can do for long-term skin health. In this episode of the After Hours Skin Clinic, consultant dermatologists Dr Ellie Rashid and Dr Emma Craythorne break down the five essential SPF facts everyone needs to know.

Ellie and Emma distill years of dermatology experience into one clear, myth-busting SPF masterclass. Learn why SPF is a daily essential, how UV radiation actually damages the skin, the truth about vitamin D, common myths that stop people applying sunscreen, and how to apply (and remove) SPF properly.

They also reveal which sunscreens genuinely perform to their stated protection levels, and why some products fail independent testing.

What You’ll Learn:

Why SPF is the single best tool for long-term skin health

How UVA vs UVB damage the skin (and why you need protection all year)

Why darker skin tones still need daily sun protection 

The truth about vitamin D, chemical “toxicity” myths, and coral reef misinformation

The importance of protecting children from burning in the sun

How to apply SPF correctly (including the two-finger rule)

Why SPF in makeup or moisturiser isn’t enough

What broad-spectrum really means

Why some sunscreens don’t meet their claimed SPF

Why removing SPF properly at night is essential

Dermatologists’ favourite sunscreens (and why)

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Klira - Founded by Dr Emma Craythorne, Klira is a bespoke luxury skincare formula prescribed by dermatologists. You may hear it mentioned from time to time on the podcast and if you want to find out more head over to klira.skin

Producer: Ella Blaxill

Series Editor: Eve Streeter

Music by Simon Elms.

This is a Raconteur Studios Production.

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