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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Larissa Howie

Viral TikTok suncream trend sparks medical warning

  • A doctor has issued a warning against the TikTok trend known as "sunscreen contouring", dismissing it as "nonsense."
  • The trend encourages users to apply sunscreen to certain parts of their face while leaving other areas exposed, aiming to create a contoured look from a tan.
  • Dr Amir Khan said that a tan is skin damage, stressing that there is no such thing as a safe tan.
  • He cautioned that while a contour might be temporary, the risks of premature skin ageing and skin cancer are long-term and not worth taking.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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