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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
The viral TikTok trend that's racking up millions of views could be ‘harmful' and leave you with ‘burnt & damaged' skin
A DANGEROUS new beauty trend doing the rounds on TikTok is being slammed. Experts say it could leave fans with scorched skin and lasting damage. Advertisement 2 Experts have warned against a dangerous TikTok trend Credit: Tiktok/ @mayceewhipple 2 The viral TikTok Sun tatoos could be harmful and leave you with burnt and damaged skin Credit: Tiktok/ @mayceewhipple The viral "sun tattoo" hack, which has already racked up millions of views on the app, sees users applying suncream in patterns like hearts or lettering before lying out in the sun to get a tan. The goal is to leave part of the skin lighter, creating what looks like a temporary tattoo. TikToker @Mayceewhipple garnered over eight million views, showing off her DIY sunscreen tattoos. But while it might seem like a fun way to level up your holiday tan, experts say it's a burn risk waiting to happen. Advertisement Read more on tiktok Maddie Cridge, in-house spa therapist at She explained: 'There's a growing misconception that using sunscreen to create 'tattoos' is a harmless way to personalise your tan. "In reality, this trend can leave parts of your skin completely unprotected – leading to sunburn, irritation and long-term damage.' Unlike fake tans or bronzers, suncream isn't made to be used like body paint. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive And applying it in small sections while deliberately leaving the rest of your skin exposed means you're essentially baking in the sun without proper protection. Experts are urging Brits to stick to SPF the right way. They recommend applying it evenly across the body, and topping it up every two hours, especially after swimming or sweating. I used tanning nasal sprays twice but they've left me with permanent skin damage, they made me feel dizzy & nauseous too - says former Miss GB Experts at the NHS have also warned that sunburns could lead to skin cancer. Advertisement And while the trend might seem like harmless fun on holiday, Maddie says there are safer ways to have a bit of tan-related fun, like using wash-off bronzers or stick-on tattoos. She added: 'Instead of playing with trends like this, make daily SPF a non-negotiable. "With around 1 in 7 Brits admitting they never apply sunscreen, we need to stop seeing SPF as something just for summer holidays.' So if you're heading to the beach, the garden or even just a rooftop pub, ditch the viral hacks, and slather on the sunscreen properly. Your skin will thank you later. Advertisement SpaSeekers is urging anyone seeing the trend on their feed to give it a miss and to spread the word before more people end up red, sore and sorry. Advice for adults and children on sunscreen and sun safety in the UK and abroad The experts at the NHS have warned that sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer. They state that despite the common misconception, sunburn ''does not just happen on holiday''. This means that you can burn in the UK, even on days when it's cloudy. ''There's no safe or healthy way to get a tan. A tan does not protect your skin from the sun's harmful effects.'' You can find more tips on their website It's not the first TikTok tanning hack to stir up a fuss. Earlier this year, a rise in a Influencers on the platform had claimed tanning beds can do everything from boost vitamin D levels to improve your mental health. Advertisement Not only were many of these claims unproven, some were entirely false, and charities were concerned that marketing tanning as a 'wellness' trend was driving
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
The viral TikTok trend that's racking up millions of views could be ‘harmful' and leave you with ‘burnt & damaged' skin
Experts have warned sunburn could lead to skin cancer TOO HOT TO HANDLE The viral TikTok trend that's racking up millions of views could be 'harmful' and leave you with 'burnt & damaged' skin Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DANGEROUS new beauty trend doing the rounds on TikTok is being slammed. Experts say it could leave fans with scorched skin and lasting damage. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Experts have warned against a dangerous TikTok trend Credit: Tiktok/ @mayceewhipple 2 The viral TikTok Sun tatoos could be harmful and leave you with burnt and damaged skin Credit: Tiktok/ @mayceewhipple The viral "sun tattoo" hack, which has already racked up millions of views on the app, sees users applying suncream in patterns like hearts or lettering before lying out in the sun to get a tan. The goal is to leave part of the skin lighter, creating what looks like a temporary tattoo. TikToker @Mayceewhipple garnered over eight million views, showing off her DIY sunscreen tattoos. But while it might seem like a fun way to level up your holiday tan, experts say it's a burn risk waiting to happen. Maddie Cridge, in-house spa therapist at SpaSeekers, has warned sun-worshippers against the trend, calling it 'harmful' and 'misleading'. She explained: 'There's a growing misconception that using sunscreen to create 'tattoos' is a harmless way to personalise your tan. "In reality, this trend can leave parts of your skin completely unprotected – leading to sunburn, irritation and long-term damage.' Unlike fake tans or bronzers, suncream isn't made to be used like body paint. And applying it in small sections while deliberately leaving the rest of your skin exposed means you're essentially baking in the sun without proper protection. Experts are urging Brits to stick to SPF the right way. They recommend applying it evenly across the body, and topping it up every two hours, especially after swimming or sweating. I used tanning nasal sprays twice but they've left me with permanent skin damage, they made me feel dizzy & nauseous too - says former Miss GB Experts at the NHS have also warned that sunburns could lead to skin cancer. And while the trend might seem like harmless fun on holiday, Maddie says there are safer ways to have a bit of tan-related fun, like using wash-off bronzers or stick-on tattoos. She added: 'Instead of playing with trends like this, make daily SPF a non-negotiable. "With around 1 in 7 Brits admitting they never apply sunscreen, we need to stop seeing SPF as something just for summer holidays.' So if you're heading to the beach, the garden or even just a rooftop pub, ditch the viral hacks, and slather on the sunscreen properly. Your skin will thank you later. SpaSeekers is urging anyone seeing the trend on their feed to give it a miss and to spread the word before more people end up red, sore and sorry. Advice for adults and children on sunscreen and sun safety in the UK and abroad The experts at the NHS have warned that sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer. They state that despite the common misconception, sunburn ''does not just happen on holiday''. This means that you can burn in the UK, even on days when it's cloudy. ''There's no safe or healthy way to get a tan. A tan does not protect your skin from the sun's harmful effects.'' You can find more tips on their website here. It's not the first TikTok tanning hack to stir up a fuss. Earlier this year, a rise in a dangerous summer TikTok 'wellness' trend reportedly put Gen Z girls at risk of cancer or even death. Influencers on the platform had claimed tanning beds can do everything from boost vitamin D levels to improve your mental health. Not only were many of these claims unproven, some were entirely false, and charities were concerned that marketing tanning as a 'wellness' trend was driving Gen Z girls and women to sunbeds – risking their health, and even death, from skin cancer.
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
People call me a ‘bad mum' for letting my 7-year-old get a spray tan – they need to mind their own business
A MUM has clapped back at trolls who slammed her for letting her seven-year-old daughter get a spray tan. The fiery parent took to TikTok to share a sweet moment between her and her little girl, explaining that her daughter had asked for a spray tan and so she booked them both in for one. Advertisement 2 Haters felt she was 'normalising' children spray tanning Credit: TIKTOK @_THE1STNOEL 2 A mum has come under fire after taking her seven-year-old for a spray tan In And while some viewers thought it was adorable, with comments like 'Mum goals!' and 'This is exactly what I want to do with my One wrote: 'Sorry but you're a bad mum. Let the child be a child.' Another snapped: 'Kids grow so fast nowadays – uhm idk, maybe because you let them? She's 7, she doesn't need a spray tan.' Advertisement Read more on superdrug Others chimed in: 'I didn't even know what a spray tan was at seven.', arguing 'She should be tanning by playing out in the sun' and that "It shouldn't even be a subject at that age.' But Noel wasn't having any of it. She clapped back, posting a follow-up video declaring: 'She's just a girlllll!!!' and reminding critics that her daughter's confidence matters more than their opinions. Her TikTok bio reads 'Mind your business' – a pretty clear message to anyone judging her parenting. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive She even shared a behind-the-scenes clip of her daughter giggling as she got her tan sprayed on. I used tanning nasal sprays twice but they've left me with permanent skin damage, they made me feel dizzy & nauseous too - says former Miss GB Still, the backlash kept coming, with more parents commenting things like 'Please stop' and 'Why are we normalising this?' But some were quick to defend her, pointing out that a spray tan is a safer alternative to sunbathing, which exposes skin to dangerous UV rays. One supporter wrote: 'Spray tan better than getting a sun tan and skin cancer – I say go for it!' Advertisement Experts warn that there's no such thing as a 'safe' tan from the sun and any darkening of the skin is actually a sign of cell damage, which can even lead to skin cancer. So a spray tan seems like a safer option. But the row taps into a wider debate on whether kids are growing up too fast. According to a study by the Department for Education, 88% of parents believe children are being pressured to mature too early – pointing fingers at celebrity culture, adult-style clothing, and social media. Advertisement This mum isn't the first to come under fire for letting her child embrace beauty trends. One mum admitted she lets her And in the US, 10-year-old Naiya White, who Her mum, a former Ulta make-up artist, insists it's all about encouraging self-expression and looking after your skin. Advertisement As for this spray-tan-loving mum, she's made it clear, she's raising her daughter her way, and the haters can kindly scroll on. Why the 'Tanning Mitt Painting' trend isn't as good as it seems Painting door frames and banisters with a tanning mitt is a DIY trend everyone is obsessing over on social media. But Rebecca Miller, Fabulous' Associate Editor, and DIY-enthusiast reveals why you should put down the tanning mitt, and revert back to the old-fashioned paintbrushes and rollers for your next painting project. "A tanning mitt might be a cost-effective solution to painting your home, but it can't compete with a traditional paintbrush or roller. Tanning mitts offer a smooth, even application, but it doesn't compare to the professional and precise finish of a brush or roller. When it comes to painting detailed areas, like edges and corners, a paintbrush is the best tool for a job. Equally, if you are applying a new paint colour, you might need several coats of paint, and a tanning mitt can only provide very thin coats of paint - meaning you'd be spending more hours on the job! Painting brushes and rollers are also much easier to clean and are longer lasting. Tanning mitts usually need throwing out after one use which is neither good for the planet nor your wallet."
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Why Helena and Harry's shotgun trip to The Hideaway means Love Island's rediscovered its sex factor
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CALL me a voyeur, but I'm a 40-year-old, married woman who is hot under the collar at the idea lust is back on Love Island. The Sun told yesterday how two of this year's intake enjoyed a sleepover in the private Hideaway boudoir just 56 hours after meeting. 6 Blonde cabin crew Helena Ford enjoyed a sleepover in the Hideaway Credit: itv 6 Semi-pro footballer Harry Cooksley is now coupled up with another Islander Credit: itv It's even juicier because - officially - both blonde cabin crew Helena Ford and semi-pro footballer Harry Cooksley are coupled up with other Islanders. Of course it helps that both are cut straight from the Barbie and Ken mould, with matching abs, glowing tans and designer locks. So when I heard from my source that the pin-up pairing had snuck away on Monday to spend the night in the private bedroom, I was gleeful. That's not because I get my kicks watching twenty-somethings frolic in a Majorcan villa - honest, Mr Cross. It's because it was the early sign of promise that sex might just be back on Love Island after years of celibacy. Bold choice too far Let me lead you astray, back to 2015 when the ITV dating series first plunged a group of youngsters into a luxury villa and encouraged them to find, ahem, love. The series' main characters were John Lee and Hannah Elizabeth, who weren't afraid to get down to it in the communal bedroom. Despite Michelle and Stuart, then Makosi and Anthony engaging in a public PDA on Big Brother in 2004 and 2005 respectively, such bold antics felt entirely new to TV viewers and split the nation. But nothing prepared the pearl clutchers for what happened a year on. The entire cast let rip, with eight couples going all the way - usually in the shared bedroom - which was all fun and games until ITV bosses took two specific editorial decisions too far. Love Island fans spot clue islander is 'faking' claim he has never shared a bed with a girl Beauty queen Zara Holland was stripped of her Miss GB title after having sex with Alex Bowen in the Hideaway in 2016. The judges were said to have been particularly offended by a scene which saw her visibly enjoying the act. Then, another late night scene showed Emma-Jane Woodham on top of Terry Walsh, above the bed covers. It was a bold choice too far - even after the 9pm watershed - and viewers rushed to Ofcom. That was the end of sex on Love Island as we knew it and from then on, execs took the decision to instead show a shaking bedside lamp or tangled pair of feet. And in recent years the Instagram career-focussed cast and media trained Islanders have abstained entirely. Abi Moores told The Sun that no one hooked up in the 2023 series until the penultimate night, when the cast are allowed to spend a night away from the cameras. 6 Dejon and Meg have also locked lips 6 Helena has a three way kiss with Conor and Harry Only TV personality Joey Essex and his girl Jessy Potts succumbed last summer - and the only clue was a wobbling champagne bucket, as they cemented their union, artfully off shot. But this lot don't seem to be as PR-focussed. Last night's episode, the third of this series, presented a lapdance, finger sucking, a string of snogs and even a three-way smooch. Tommy and Megan, Dejon and Meg, Shakira and Blu and throuple Helena, Harry and Conor have all locked lips. And the ep teased Helena and Harry's saucy sleepover, with them sharing an afternoon kiss on the Hideaway's swing and joking they would 'wait five minutes after everyone's gone to sleep then sneak in overnight.' Frankly, it's the green shoots of recovery the long-running series needs. The launch drew an audience of 1.4 million across all devices, which ITV proudly reported was ITV2's biggest show this year. But it represented a drop on last year's 1.6 million and was a far cry from its heyday when 6 million tuned in. As the series celebrates its tenth anniversary, there's still some love left for the format - all 11 series have been streamed a whopping 2billion times to date on ITVX. This year's up-for-it cast could prove to be the Viagra the series needs. 6 Harry and Helena were in the Hideaway boudoir just 56 hours after meeting 6 Love Island's Shakira and Blu sharing a kiss The dating show genre has upped its game in recent years, with Rylan Clark's Dating Naked asking its cast to find love entirely in the nude. And 12 innocents even explored popping their cherries on Channel 4's Virgin Island. But will Helena and Harry end up regretting their private night? Zara Holland, now 29, crown for being Love Island's most talked-about bonker after her beauty pageant scandal in 2016. After the series, she said: 'I regret massively having sex on the show. 'If I could turn back the clock, I would. 'I know I didn't do anything illegal, I was twenty at the time, there's nothing to be ashamed of but yes, you know, it was the biggest regret.' Montana Brown's relationship with Alex Beattie only lasted a couple of weeks when they left the villa. And Montana, now 29 and a mum of two, came to look back on their hour-long sex sessions during the 2017 series with regret. She said: 'In hindsight, having sex on TV wasn't the best idea. My advice to the new hopefuls is not to do it. 'If I could have done it differently, I wouldn't have had sex. 'It's all everyone wants to speak about now.' While some regret having sex on TV just once, Kem Cetinay's remorse comes from the fact he had so much. The 2017 series winner, now 29, spoke about his amorous stay in the villa with Amber Davies. He said: 'Maybe I shouldn't have had as much sex as I did – maybe once or twice would have been enough. 'Now I've got a business and I've got staff, and if new recruits search for me, some of the first articles that come up will be about me having sex on TV.' There's plenty of Islanders who still love the fact they for lusty on screen. It's as if people wanted me to be ashamed, but I'm not going to be. Megan Barton-Hanson Jess Shears, now 32, romped with Dom Lever on 2017's series and she reckons hooking up in the villa helped cement their relationship. They are now married with two children. She said: 'I don't regret having sex on TV as such, but it's a bit strange that the whole nation knows about it. 'No one normally knows about your sexual relations but then at the end of the day if that worked for Dom and I, I'm glad that we did because I'm still with him now.' Kady McDermott, now 29, also didn't regret her on-screen sex with boyfriend Scott Thomas in the 2016 series. The couple even stayed together for 18 months after leaving the villa. She said: 'I personally don't regret having sex because it was with someone I was actually with and loved.' And Megan Barton-Hanson is another who has vocally supported pursuing a physical connection on the show after hooking up with Wes Nelson in 2018. She said: 'There is still so much stigma around women even saying they enjoy sex, let alone doing it on national TV. 'When Wes and I were interviewed afterwards, I would always be asked if I regretted having sex on TV and if my parents were embarrassed. They didn't ask Wes. 'It's as if people wanted me to be ashamed, but I'm not going to be.' *Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
Scottish Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island boss warns cast their EXES could show up as bombshells when series launches next week
A LOVE Island chief has teased new recruits will be reunited with their exes in the villa. Just days after we exclusively revealed the full line-up, ITV's Mike Spencer-Hayter has shared that there is likely to be a few blasts from the past waiting in the wings. 3 Love Island's new stars could come face to face with their exes Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 Maya Jama will oversee all the villa drama Ahead of Monday night's series launch, he exclusively told The Sun: "Do you know what I always say, the cast get released and then the ex's come forward. And that's how you get the bombshells. "They will have to go through the process. but we have already a pool of really really good bombshells lined up. "There's some people in that mix that are really under the radar as well. "The casting team have been working for quite a while now. Gone to lots of different events and been out and about looking for people and I think they've done a brilliant job. "We always have those killer bombshells to come in." Not only can fans expect serious drama when old wounds are opened and perhaps spicy connections are revisited, but there promises to be some of the most X-rated scenes in years. Bosses have decided they will show couples romping after five years of keeping the sex sessions off air. Mike told The Mirror: 'If sex happens, we'll show it. The Hideaway will be open 24 hours.' Have YOU got a story or an amazing picture or video? Email exclusive@ and you could even get PAID He added: 'We need to keep the show fresh and exciting. After 10 years, the stats speak for themselves. The show will continue to thrive." In the early days of Love Island, nothing was censored and fans were often given a full view of steamy bedroom antics. Love Island 2025 cast revealed as footballer, actress and beauty influencer who cheated death sign up This included Terry Walsh and Emma Jane's infamous romp on top of the covers in 2016 - and his very public display with Malin Andersson during the same series. Zara Holland was also stripped of her Miss GB title in 2016 after having sex on TV with Alex Bowen. Meanwhile, the now-late Sophie Gradon, who tragically passed away in 2018, had sex with Tom Powell in a cupboard. 3 Sex scenes are back on the Love Island menu Credit: ITV
