I swapped sunscreen for tanning oil… and now I look like a ‘TOMATO’
- A TikToker of Alabama University was hoping for a healthy glow this summer
- After ditching the suncream for tanning oil she ended up looking like a ‘tomato’
- The crimson-coloured content creator has warned others against the mistake
An American content creator has shared snaps of her shocking sunburn after swapping the sunscreen for tanning oil this summer.
Chloe Holladay, a beauty fan and Crimsonette of the University of Alabama hoped she would get a lovely glow from the product, but wound up looking like a ‘tomato’.
Showing off her lobstered skin on TikTok, Ms Holladay said: ‘This is your reminder that tanning oil and sunscreen are not the same thing.’
Not only was her face bright red, but she had burn lines in the shape of a halter neck top, which she had worn while sunbathing.
Sharing the video to nearly 300,000 followers, she explained: ‘I have this mentality that sunscreen is going to keep me from getting any sun, so I refuse [to wear it].
Chloe Holladay (pictured) admitted she made a mistake after ditching the suncream for tanning oil this summer
‘And now I’m regretting it,’ she said, admitting her mistake. Smiling through the pain, she added: ‘It’s giving tomato’.
Warning against the dangers of a lack of sun protection, she captioned the now-viral video: ‘Wear your sunscreen.’
The blonde beauty later commented: ‘I just wanted a good tan!’
Since it was posed the video has gained over 146,000 views and has received hundreds of comments concerned for the content creator.
TikTok users were stunned at the striking sunburn and warned her to be more careful next time.
One user wrote: ‘CHLOE. Make sure you don’t spike a fever, take care of yourself!’
Another added: ‘You can definitely still get a tan with sunscreen, lawd I hope you don’t get blisters or sun poisoning bless you girl.’
A third girl urged Chloe to wear sun protection, she said: ‘Girl! Wear sunscreen!!! Coming from a 26 year old with Melanoma.
Smiling through the pain, the popular content creator looked at her fiery face and said: ‘It’s giving tomato’
One user added: ‘Girl! Wear sunscreen!!! Coming from a 26 year old with Melanoma.’
Others suggested ways Chloe could soothe her sunburn, suggesting products and plants such as aloe vera.
Sun cream is essential for protecting your skin against UV rays, and being burnt can add to the risk of developing skin cancer.
READ MORE: I’m a dermatologist – here are my 9 key tips on staying safe in the sun
In the UK almost 9 out of 10 cases of melanoma, could be prevented by staying safe in the sun and avoiding sunbeds, according to Cancer Research UK.
It added that getting sunburnt just once every two years can triple your risk of melanoma skin cancer, compared to never being burnt.
To stay safe in the sun, the NHS advises buying sun cream of factor 30 or higher to protect against UVB, and one that has at least a 4-star UVA protection.
It warns people to not rely on suncream along for protection, and to wear suitable clothing and spend time in the shade when the sun is at its hottest – which is between 11am to 3pm in the UK from March to October.
Melanoma: The most dangerous form of skin cancer
Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. It happens after the DNA in skin cells is damaged (typically due to harmful UV rays) and then not repaired so it triggers mutations that can form malignant tumours.
Causes
- Sun exposure: UV and UVB rays from the sun and tanning beds are harmful to the skin
- Moles: The more moles you have, the greater the risk for getting melanoma
- Skin type: Fairer skin has a higher risk for getting melanoma
- Hair colour: Red heads are more at risk than others
- Personal history: If you’ve had melanoma once, then you are more likely to get it again
- Family history: If previous relatives have been diagnosed, then that increases your risk
Treatment
- Removal of the melanoma:
This can be done by removing the entire section of the tumor or by the surgeon removing the skin layer by layer. When a surgeon removes it layer by layer, this helps them figure out exactly where the cancer stops so they don’t have to remove more skin than is necessary.
- Skin grafting:
The patient can decide to use a skin graft if the surgery has left behind discoloration or an indent.
- Immunotherapy, radiation treatment or chemotherapy:
This is needed if the cancer reaches stage III or IV. That means that the cancerous cells have spread to the lymph nodes or other organs in the body.
Prevention
- Use sunscreen and do not burn
- Avoid tanning outside and in beds
- Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside
- Keep newborns out of the sun
- Examine your skin every month
- See your physician every year for a skin exam
Source: Skin Cancer Foundation and American Cancer Society
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