Temperatures across the UK are set to skyrocket this week and Brits are keen to make the most of the good weather. And if you’re planning an outing in the sun this week, it’s likely you’ve got a hand sanitiser packed and ready to go.
But doctors at Zava UK have warned that in certain cases alcohol-based hand gels can react with sunlight, leading to painful burns and blisters.
Speaking exclusively to Mirror Online, Dr Simran Deo explained: “If you’re going to be spending extended periods of time in direct sunlight, using alcohol-based hand gels could risk causing damage to your skin. “While the cause of this reaction isn’t fully understood yet, it is known that alcogels can aggravate eczema, as can sun exposure. “When sufferers scratch their
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