Red Light Masks, SPF & Ageing... What Really Makes a Difference?
6/8/202641 min
Summer is here, and with it comes a flood of skincare advice! But how much of it is actually true? This week, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan look into the world of skin health, separating fact from fiction on everything from SPF and sun damage to the latest trend in red light therapy. Does sunscreen really prevent ageing? Are the chemicals in SPF something to worry about? Can you still get a tan while wearing Factor 50? And are those glowing red light masks actually worth the money, or just another social media trend? Plus, Dr Amir explains how to check your skin for changes, what causes adult acne during perimenopause and menopause, and the evidence behind some of the most talked-about skincare treatments. And in Chat GP, Cherry and Dr Amir answer a listener question about intermittent fasting, weight loss, and whether the health benefits really live up to the hype. 💬 Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by The Independent Pharmacy, an online pharmacy run by qualified healthcare professionals. From weight loss and menopause support to hair loss and skin conditions, they provide access to over 1,200 treatments covering more than 90 health concerns. Simply complete a quick online consultation, have it reviewed by a clinician, and receive your treatment with next-day delivery. As a listener of No Appointment Necessary, you can get 15% off your first order using the code NAN15 (minimum spend applies). Click the link to find out more: https://www.theindependentpharmacy.co.uk We've partnered with Randox Health. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at https://randoxhealth.com just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off their health checks. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First 90 secondsCherry Healey· Host0:00
You might be going away on holiday, or you might be thinking about going There is a lot of debate online about whether we should be using sunscreen The only thing that's actually known to prevent aging is [beep]. How do you know when one's a problem and one's just a mole?
Amir Khan· Host0:16
Any skin lesion that hasn't healed within three weeks is something you should get checked. With adult acne, particularly for women, it is mainly [beep] Every single time I go on any social media, I'm met with a barrage of women looking like Star Wars.
Cherry Healey· Host0:33
Do they work?
Amir Khan· Host0:34
I, I don't actually have anything bad to say about it apart from the social media claims are a bit extreme compared to [beep] Right.
Cherry Healey· Host0:41
It's really fun answering the door while you're wearing it.
Amir Khan· Host0:43
Oh. Maybe I'll just wear it for that.
Cherry Healey· Host0:45
Highly recommend. [laughs] Hello, and welcome to No Appointment Necessary. My name is Cherry Healey, but you can call me Chezza or Chesney, but you can't call me Jeff. That's where the line is.
Amir Khan· Host0:57
No Jeffs here.
Cherry Healey· Host0:58
No Jeffs.
Amir Khan· Host0:59
My name is Dr. Amir Khan, and I am a GP up in Bradford, but once a week I come down here to record this podcast, No Appointment Necessary.
Cherry Healey· Host1:06
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Amir Khan· Host1:19
Absolutely. And we are so grateful for all your emails and questions and comments. Everything that you send us online, we read it, and we just love it, so thank you, and keep them coming.
Cherry Healey· Host1:29
And