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Scots Using Chip Fat To Fry Themselves In The Sun
**STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 0001 FRIDAY 3rd JULY**
FRIDAY 3rd JULY 2009: New research released today from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain’s Scottish office, reveals that Scots are acting dangerously in the sun by using moisturisers, baby lotion and chip fat instead of high factor sun lotions.
A survey of over a thousand people in Scotland showed that almost four out of ten (39%) have experienced blistered or peeling skin after spending too long in the sun. Yet despite this, many people are failing to pay attention to the serious warnings of over-exposure to UV rays.
The research supports figures released by Cancer Research UK, which found that cases of malignant melanoma are on the rise and increasing faster than for any other cancer – and the rate in Scotland is much higher (11%) than the UK average. The findings indicate that ‘binge tanning’ is likely to be the main cause of the rise; with one in five in Scotland admitting to binge tanning. and a quarter admitting to using sun lotions below the recommended guidelines. Even more worryingly, four out of ten sun and sunbed worshippers admit to often using suntan enhancing products and even experimenting with their own versions – including cooking oils and moisturisers – in a bid to develop a quicker, darker tan.
The research also indicated that there was a false belief that the Scottish sun is ‘not as strong’ as the rays abroad. Yet with more people expected to holiday at home this summer, and with the heatwave expected this year – the Royal Pharmaceutical Society is calling on all Scots to start paying attention to the warnings of the potentially fatal damage of over-exposure to the sun.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
daisy.wallace@tvcgroup.com
FRIDAY 3rd JULY 2009: New research released today from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain’s Scottish office, reveals that Scots are acting dangerously in the sun by using moisturisers, baby lotion and chip fat instead of high factor sun lotions.
A survey of over a thousand people in Scotland showed that almost four out of ten (39%) have experienced blistered or peeling skin after spending too long in the sun. Yet despite this, many people are failing to pay attention to the serious warnings of over-exposure to UV rays.
The research supports figures released by Cancer Research UK, which found that cases of malignant melanoma are on the rise and increasing faster than for any other cancer – and the rate in Scotland is much higher (11%) than the UK average. The findings indicate that ‘binge tanning’ is likely to be the main cause of the rise; with one in five in Scotland admitting to binge tanning. and a quarter admitting to using sun lotions below the recommended guidelines. Even more worryingly, four out of ten sun and sunbed worshippers admit to often using suntan enhancing products and even experimenting with their own versions – including cooking oils and moisturisers – in a bid to develop a quicker, darker tan.
The research also indicated that there was a false belief that the Scottish sun is ‘not as strong’ as the rays abroad. Yet with more people expected to holiday at home this summer, and with the heatwave expected this year – the Royal Pharmaceutical Society is calling on all Scots to start paying attention to the warnings of the potentially fatal damage of over-exposure to the sun.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
daisy.wallace@tvcgroup.com
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