In theory, SPF 50 and SPF 100 are very similar sunscreens: one blocks 98 per cent of UVB rays, and the other blocks 99 per cent. The problem is, nobody applies the amount of sunscreen that will get you the SPF listed on the bottle. So in reality you're getting very different protection out of those two bottles.

Zits are unfair. We didn't ask for them, we certainly don't deserve to have them into adulthood, and it's especially insulting when you finally get a giant pimple to go away and then it comes right back a few days later.

Unless you are sure you have every inch of your face covered in sunscreen right now, sit down. We need to talk.

Everyone has their own preferred sunburn treatment, but some work better than others. Here's what a dermatologist suggests you reach for, and what you shouldn't, when you catch too much sun.

Flaking, itching, taught and drab-looking skin are just no fun. Some, like yours truly, struggle with it more than others. We can blame our genes up to a point, but there's a lot we can do on our own for good-looking skin, like following a skin care routine that includes moisturising.

It's important to wash your face, but it's even more important to do it right so you don't actually make things worse for your skin. It all comes down to how often you should wash, and what you wash with.

I used to think my mum's 20-minute skin care regimen was overkill, but maybe she was onto something. Her face looks amazing and her skin is healthy in her older years. And now that I'm older and have researched the topic, I realise that the way you clean your money-maker now makes a difference in your skin's health and looks, even years later.

Safety razors are a great way to get a cheaper, less irritating shave. But unlike cartridge razors, there are a ton of different blades out there, and which one you like best will depend on your razor and your skin. Try a sampler pack to find the perfect blade.