Scots are risking skin cancer by using chip fat, moisturiser and baby oil instead of protective cream, researchers claim. The YouGov survey of more than 1,000 people in Scotland found that four out of 10 had experienced blistered or peeling skin after spending too long in the sun. Photo: GETTY A survey found that unhealthy sunbathing habits are to blame for Scots having the highest risk of contracting skin cancer in the UK. One in five polled admitted to 'binge tanning', and a quarter said they used sun lotions with lower than recommended protection. Four out of 10 Scots also admitted experimenting with their own sun lotions, such as cooking oils and moisturiser. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, which carried out the survey, urged sun bathers to invest in high-factor lotions. Laura Wilson, a spokeswoman,... [read full story]
