Altruist Sunscreen

12/08/2025

Heatwave + Summer sun reminder ☀️ Do not burn ⚠️ and PLEASE wear high UVB/UVA sunscreen - it is proven to protect skin against sun damage, if worn correctly - because you can still get burnt wearing sunscreen incorrectly ☀️

Please READ & SHARE these safe sun tips ⬇️

🔻 Cover up as the first line of UV protection in the sun
🔻 Wear a broad spectrum, high SPF30+ sunscreen that you can afford to wear lots of
🔻 Wear much more sunscreen than you think you need
🔻 Keep out of peak sun 11am - 3pm
🔻 Avoid sunbathing and never use sunbeds
🔻Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours when in the sun + immediately after getting wet or towelling
🔻 Wear hats, sunglasses and seek shade 👉 Remember, shade alone will not protect as UV bounces
👶 Always keep babies and small children out of the sun + protect kids with UV clothing and swimming clothing as the first line of defense against burning

Why sun protection is so important 👇

⚠️ Just one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence can double the risk of melanoma later in life
⚠️ Being burnt 5 or more times in a lifetime can increase the risk of skin cancer by 80%
⚠️ The more UV exposure you have, the greater the DNA damage to the skin and the risk of skin cancer is vastly increased 👉 This damage builds up. It’s not just there for the tan or the summer, the damage is for life

Protecting your skin can reduce your likelihood of developing skin cancers 🙏


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11/08/2025

This article in The Daily Express US is an important read to understand the timeline of damage to your skin and other body parts, like eyes, from first exposure to UV, then from 15 mins in the sun, to the after effects of damage including burning

PLEASE share and read for awareness 🔴 + please never burn - this should be the most important take out ⚠️ Just wear sunscreen, it is proven to prevent burning and skin cancer incidence ☀️

Features alarming skin protection stats by charity and insights and advice by Mary sommerlad 🙏

Here's what happens to your body when you get sunburnt and how long it takes to heal

05/08/2025

The 2025 UK Essay Prize, backed by ALTRUIST, is now open 🙏The TOPIC: How can we debunk false myths on the usage of sunscreen? 📄

Please SWIPE ➡️ for entry criteria, topic information (last pic) + SHARE with: Dermatologists in training, medical students, junior doctors or any budding dermatologists 🩺

👉🏻 SHARE or TAG with anyone who might be interested

The PRIZE 🏆 A one-to-one mentorship from Dimitrios Karponis, an ST4 Academic Clinical Fellow in dermatology + £100 and the whole range of Altruist products (except the Altruist 1 litre bottles) ▫️ This is a rare and unique opportunity to inspire budding dermatologists and to motivate them to achieve their dream

📍Any questions, please drop us a comment below or a DM.

We look forward to all the submissions 🙏

Entry details + T&Cs ⬇️

The essays will be marked by a multidisciplinary team of dermatologists, scientists or medical anthropologists in different stages of training.

Submissions for the Essay Prize 2025 are open from August 1st till September 30th 2025.

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30/07/2025

Do you need a non-comedogenic, high UVB/UVA sunscreen for acne, breakout prone or sensitive skin? ☀️READ this article, Altruist Face Fluid SPF50 gets a 5/5 from The Sun 🎉

The right face sunscreen should not break you out - or break the bank! ☺️ Please SHARE this article. It's loaded with non-comedogenic sunscreen reviews to help you find a sun protection your skin loves💛

Altruist Face Fluid from under £10 in most stockists ✨Always reapply every two hours (or straight after getting wet or sweating/ rubbing your face) to maintain the protection you expect

📍➡️ Covering up - wearing a wide brimmed hat - seeking shade - wearing high UV sunglasses should be the first line of defense against UV damage

SUNSCREEN is an essential, even if your skin is oily or acne-prone. But if you suffer from sensitive skin or blemishes, then you’re only too well aware that certain formulas can block pores and mak…

18/07/2025

Know a bald or balding guy who loves the sun, but won't wear a hat? 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️ TAG them in comments ⬇️ We've launched a mattifying, dry-touch Oily Skin SPF50 Cream for under £10* that is a great oil-free + shine control face, head and scalp protector. Less shine, more SPF 💪

⚠️A hat is always the first line of scalp defense against UV damage and skin cancer - but if that's not happening ➡️ slap on LOTS of an SPF50 you like wearing + reapply every two hours or straight after sweating, getting wet or rubbing/ towelling

The ALTRUIST Oily Skin Cream SPF50 ticks both boxes ☑️✅

Please share for awareness 🙏

Oily Skin SPF50 Cream is exclusive to buy from the Altruist UK site and .ro - other stockists to follow very soon☀️

Why sun protection for men is vital:

⚠️ The incidence of skin cancer in men is on the rise
➡️ Skin cancer is more prevalent in men than women, with men having a higher incidence of both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers (UK)
➡️ Men are also more likely to get non-melanoma skin cancer
➡️ 1 in 36 men will develop melanoma as opposed to 1 in 47 women
➡️ 1 in 4 men will develop at least one non-melanoma skin cancer - opposed to 1 in 6 women
⚠️ Men are 69% more likely to die from the disease

Facts by charity


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09/07/2025

NEW X ALTRUIST Instagram Live ▶️ Tomorrow Thursday 10.7.25 @ 6pm/ 1800 BST ☀️ Join Nadine Baggott on her Instagram page as she busts ‘sunscreen myths’ LIVE with Dr Andrew Birnie - ALTRUIST Sunscreen Founder and a renowned Consultant Dermatologist specialising in skin cancer surgery 🩺🧴

Hit the event reminder on this post ⬆️ + see our stories

A hot topic for a hot and high UV day 🌡️☀️

Nadine is a highly respected skincare and beauty journalist and presenter 💛

So please tune and take part in this burning debate… have your say!



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09/07/2025

Head over to Instagram this Thursday 25.7.25 @ 6pm/ 1800 BST for a NEW Instagram Live on ▶️ Join highly respected skincare and beauty journalist and presenter Nadine Baggott X Dr Andrew Birnie - ALTRUIST Sunscreen Founder and Consultant Dermatologist specialising in skin cancer surgery - as they take your questions and talk about the myths surrounding sunscreen and sunscreen use ☀️

A hot topic for a hot and high UV day🧴

Science, skin cancer expertise and facts Vs myths - tune in for the burning debate 🔥🔥🔥

08/07/2025

Have you taking this quiz today? 🧴

Please wear a broad spectrum SPF30+ today☀️ Highly recommend following Dr. Natalia Spierings for skin and sun protection advice 🙏

☀️ Do you need to wear SPF everyday? 🧴

I hope this chart helps! When its sunny, its important to remember to reapply, and keep covered up where you can.

Are you good at remembering to reapply your SPF?

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