Photo of a 92-year-old woman’s neck becomes reminder to apply sunscreen everywhere
The IndependentStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Along with the tweet, Dr Avi Bitterman also attached a link to an October 2021 study on “Ageing research: rethinking primary prevention of skin cancer,” where the 92-year-old woman had been used as a case study. “I tell people all the time that one of the biggest giveaways for aging skin is the neck but also THE HANDS & THE CHEST!” one Twitter user said. Not only has sunscreen been found to protect the skin from the sun’s rays, but daily sunscreen use can also help avoid the development of wrinkles and age spots. There are three forms of UV rays – a form of electromagnetic radiation which comes from the sun – that can potentially lead to skin damage, according to the American Cancer Society.