With scorching hot temperatures taking over parts of the UK, many Britons are heading to gardens, parks, lidos and seashores to benefit from the sunshine. 

However, summertime additionally gives a sneaky alternative for getting greater than a tan.

Worryingly, even with sun cream on, you may nonetheless burn, particularly should you spend an excessive amount of time within the solar.

While it’s essential to guard your pores and skin with sunscreen and re-apply it through the day, one meals might assist those that sustained a sunburn.

What’s extra, a nutritionist defined that this “secret” treatment might be already hiding in your fridge.

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Characterised by candy but tart style, blueberries provide greater than an gratifying snack.

Packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, the small fruits might assist heal solar harm.

Leading nutritionist, Rob Hobson, who's working with British blueberry grower Hall Hunter, mentioned: “British blueberries are rich in natural antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins which gives them their blue colour. 

“Exposure to UV light from the sun can increase the production of free radicals which over time can contribute to increased skin ageing. 

“Vitamin C is also an antioxidant and important for good skin health as it is used to make collagen which helps skin to retain its elasticity.

“A diet rich in antioxidants may help to reduce the damage caused by UV light."

Apart from easing the achy souvenir from a sunny day, blueberries could also help hydrate you.

Hobson added: “Hydration is also crucial in blistering heat and is important for relieving symptoms of sunburn and re-hydrating skin. 

“Made up of 85 percent water, British blueberries can help hydrate us, making them the perfect snack to enjoy whilst out in the sunshine.”