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Skin Concerns
Discreet, expert treatments for the body and intimate areas, delivered in complete privacy.
Body Contouring
Reshaping and firming treatments that refine your silhouette and smooth stubborn areas.
Intimate Treatments
Sensitive, confidential care for intimate areas, carried out by experienced practitioners.
Restorative hair treatments and finishing touches that frame and complete your look.
Hair Loss
Evidence-based treatments to restore density and the appearance of a fuller hairline.
Lashes & Permanent Makeup
Long-lasting enhancements that define your features and simplify your daily routine.
Expertly administered injectable treatments to smooth lines, restore volume and refresh tired skin.
Botox
Precise botox that soften expression lines and refine facial balance.
Fillers
Tailored filler treatments that replace lost volume and sculpt your natural contours.
Skin Boosters
Deep hydration and cellular repair delivered directly into the skin for a lasting glow.
Advanced device-led treatments that resurface, tighten and even out the skin without surgery.
Laser & IPL
Targeted laser and light energy to treat pigmentation, redness and uneven texture.
Skin Tightening & Lifting
Non-surgical lifting and firming for a more defined jawline, cheeks and neck.
Expert care for a wide range of skin conditions, ensuring healthy, radiant skin.
Chemical Peels
Controlled resurfacing peels that lift pigmentation, refine texture and reveal fresher skin.
Facials & Cleansing
Rejuvenating facial treatments to cleanse, resurface and enhance your natural radiance.
Microneedling
Collagen-boosting treatments that soften scarring, refine pores and firm the skin.
Veins & Blemishes
Comprehensive care for skin lesions and bumps, promoting clear and healthy skin.
Comprehensive solutions to address a range of body concerns, from stubborn fat to skin laxity.
Shape & Contour
Specialised treatments to refine stubborn pockets of fat, dimpling and contour irregularities for a balanced silhouette.
Skin Laxity & Marks
Firming and resurfacing treatments for loose body skin, stretch marks and post-pregnancy skin changes.
Veins & Thread Veins
Effective clearance of visible leg veins and thread veins to restore an even, unblemished appearance.
Expert treatment for the concerns that show first — lines, lost volume, tired eyes and slackening skin across the face, jawline and neck.
Eye Area
Focused treatment for the delicate eye area, where puffiness, hollowing, hooding and fine lines make you look tired.
Lines & Wrinkles
Smoothing treatments for the expression and static lines that form across the forehead, mouth and neck over time.
Sagging & Laxity
Lifting and tightening solutions for jowls, softening cheeks and a loss of definition through the jawline and neck.
Volume & Contouring
Tailored solutions to restore facial volume and enhance natural contours for a more youthful appearance.
Restorative and enhancing treatments for thinning hair, sparse brows and lashes that lack lift.
Brows & Lashes
Enhancement for sparse brows and straight, downturned lashes to frame and open up the eyes.
Hair Loss
Diagnostic-led treatment for thinning, shedding and patchy hair loss, including postpartum and autoimmune causes.
Targeted care for the health and appearance of your skin, from acne and rosacea to pigmentation, texture and scarring.
Acne & Blemishes
Clinical management of active breakouts, congestion, enlarged pores and the scarring acne leaves behind.
Pigmentation & Skin Tone
Corrective treatments for dark patches, sun damage and an uneven complexion, for clearer and more even skin.
Scars, Marks & Skin Lesions
Treatment and removal options for scars, burns, raised lesions and sun-related skin growths.
Sensitive & Inflamed Skin
Calming, evidence-based care for reactive, red and inflamed skin, including rosacea and eczema.
Texture & Skin Quality
Resurfacing and hydrating treatments for rough, dry or lacklustre skin that has lost its smoothness and glow.
Skin damage from sun exposure is a significant and often underestimated issue in the UK. Despite the nation’s relatively modest sunshine, the effects of UV radiation are profound and widespread. Skin cancer rates in the UK are rising faster than those of any other cancer type. According to Cancer Research UK, there were around 16,700 new melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK each year. Projections indicate that by 2040, there could be as many as 26,500 new cases of melanoma annually, a 59% increase.
UV damage also accelerates visible signs of ageing. These changes can appear slowly over time, often long before serious health issues like skin cancer develop. But how can you check if you have sun damaged skin? Are you more or less prone to sun damage based on your day to day life?
The Harley Street Skin Clinic team has created the Sun Damage Calculator to raise awareness of sun protection and support better skin health. This tool helps identify potential skin damage based on sun exposure habits and lifestyle choices.
By answering a few simple questions, you'll receive a personalised sun damage score that reveals how much the sun may have aged your skin and how you can better protect it moving forward.
From your postcode to your passport stamps, job location to daily habits, this tool assesses how your lifestyle may affect your risk of sun damage, whether you’re an everyday SPF user or a summer-only kind.
How to prevent sun damage
Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily
If you’re concerned about how much sun damage you have or want to take preventative measures to reduce your risk in the future, here are some tips for keeping your skin safe and protected in the sun.
Choosing a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher that offers broad-spectrum protection (against UVA and UVB rays) can help avoid sun damage. You should apply it generously to all exposed skin, even on cloudy days, and reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or sweating.
Seek shade on sunny days
Stay in the shade, especially during peak sun intensity hours, typically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is when UV radiation reaches its peak intensity and can do the most damage to your skin. When outdoors, use umbrellas, trees, or shelters like covered patios.
Wear sunglasses with UV protection
Investing in sunglasses that block 100% of UVA and UVB rays protects your eyes and the delicate skin around them. Look for labels that say “UV400” or “100% UV protection.”
Avoid tanning beds
Tanning beds emit harmful UV radiation that can accelerate photoaging and increase the risk of skin cancer. Due to concentrated UV exposure, regular sunbed use can lead to early fine lines, wrinkles, and sunspots. Saying no to sunbeds, consistently using SPF, and maintaining a consistent skincare routine will always be your best defence.
Wear protective clothing
Opting for tightly woven fabrics such as denim or canvas can offer better protection against UV rays than loosely woven clothing. Darker colours also tend to absorb more UV radiation, providing enhanced protection. Wet clothing provides significantly less UV protection, so when you’re abroad, try to change into dry attire as soon as you’ve finished swimming.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat
Choosing a hat with a wide brim can shield your face, ears, and neck from direct sunlight. Choose hats made from tightly woven fabrics like canvas for the best protection. You should avoid hats with holes, as they can let sunlight through. Baseball caps can offer protection, but ensure you protect your ears and neck with sunscreen.
Check the UV index
The UV index provides essential information to help you plan your outdoor activities to prevent overexposure to the sun. The higher the UV index, the greater the potential for skin damage. With a UV index of 3 or higher, take protective measures such as seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreen.
Methodology
This calculator asks a series of questions about your lifestyle habits, such as your location, how much time you spend outdoors, time spent abroad, weekend activities, skincare habits, sunbed use, sunburn history, and skin type.
Based on these answers, the calculator will generate a score out of 100, with a score below 40 representing minor sun damage and an 80-100 score representing extreme sun damage.
The score categories:
| Score Bracket | Result |
|---|---|
| Minor sun damage | <40 |
| Moderate sun damage | 40-60 |
| Severe sun damage | 60-80 |
| Extreme sun damage | 80-100 |
We used several sources to back up our research on the lifestyle job factors likely to cause sun damage. Including the following:
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