Britain is three weeks into one of the warmest heatwaves on record. The sun is basking the country in glorious warmth and we are making the most of it. From lidos to festivals, summer is here. But are we doing the most to keep our skin safe? Here are our tips on being sunshine savvy. 1. What's so bad with a Tan? When UV radiation hits the skin, two things happen. UVA radiation, which forms over 90% of the radiation that gets past the ozone layer, oxidizes melanin that is alre

In the 1920's, while on vacation in the French Riviera, Coco Chanel accidentally got sunburnt. An accident that changed the course of fashion history. When she arrived in Paris, her fans fell in love with her new tanned appearance and began to seek out a darker skin tone themselves. The suntan, previously associated with peasants and outdoor workers, was now deemed fashionable, luxurious and coveted. To emulate Coco Chanel, European women stopped using their whitening make-up