Daisy Phillipson
In case you hadn't noticed, it's really hot in the UK at the moment - but while many people might take the chance to soak up some rays, one woman has shared a warning after suffering blistering sunburn from just one hour outside.
Eva Jones posted a TikTok video captioned 'British weather', demonstrating how just 60 minutes in the sun left her with painful blisters and a swollen face.
She starts off the clip by writing 'tanning for an hour won't do much' alongside a before selfie.
We're then shown a number of images as her condition gets progressively worse, starting off with a bright red face and ending with bursting blisters and peeling skin. You can watch her video below:
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In the comments section, Eva confirmed that she also got heatstroke, with many people expressing concern for the TikToker's health.
"You need to check the UV rating next time," wrote one user alongside a crying face emoji, while another said to apply 'sunscreen every two hours'.
Others offered up some advice, including this person who said: "If you burn like this in future apply sudocream like every 10 mins, lather it on, it will STING like hell but stops you peeling I promise."
A second commented, "If you don’t have suncream on, only go out for half an hour max, I’ve also learnt the hard way."
And then there were those who were simply baffled by the images, with one writing: "Your face on one of the pictures was so red it lit my room up with a red glow."
Plenty of people also shared their own experiences of sunburn this summer, with many saying that they've similarly been left with blisters and peeling skin.
Eva's video serves as a warning to Brits as the UK experiences soaring temperatures amid this year's heatwave.
Last week, the Met Office issued a red heat alert for today (18 July) and tomorrow (19 July) as the extreme weather could lead to 'population-wide adverse health effects' and a 'high risk of failure of heat-sensitive systems and equipment'.
Large areas across England are experiencing 'exceptional heat' with temperatures in the high 30s and forecasts are warning it could get as hot as 40C in some places.
As well as following the Met Office's tips on how to stay cool and hydrated, if you are going to be spending time outside, it's essential to look after your skin.
Speaking to Edinburgh Live, Dr Amit Roshan, a surgical oncologist and skin cancer expert, said: "Skin damage from the sun builds up over time - and it doesn’t go away after the burn fades.
"So every burn counts, but on the flipside, every time you protect yourself also counts.
"If you’re thinking you’ve been sunburnt before so the damage is already done, that’s not the case, it’s even more reason to be sun safe in the future."
He went on to say that it's important to apply sunscreen throughout the day, and if you notice anything on your skin or nails that is unusual for you, be sure to see your GP.