The Daily Aus Your questions about suntanning, answered
Nov 29, 2025
As summer approaches, the podcast dives into crucial sun safety advice with dermatologist Dr. Ritu Gupta. Listeners learn that any tan signifies skin damage, and there’s no such thing as a healthy suntan. Freckles are not dangerous but should be monitored. Sunscreen is essential, but must be paired with other protective measures. The discussion emphasizes the five S's of sun safety. Importantly, they clarify that fake tans do not provide UV protection and Botox isn’t a shield against sun damage.
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Any Suntan Equals Skin Damage
- Any suntan is a sign of skin damage even if you don't burn.
- Tanning is your skin's trauma response, not a healthy state.
Freckles Signal Exposure, Not Cancer
- Freckles signal sun exposure but are not themselves cancerous.
- Brown spots can be cancerous and may be hard to tell apart without checks.
Get Checks For New Or Changing Spots
- See a clinician for anything new, changing, not healing, or that catches your eye.
- Age matters because new moles can still appear during development and need assessment.