Buckle up health junkies, it's time to get real about the latest viral nonsense in town - the TikTok-famous DIY Sunscreen. Our beloved model-influencer duo, Nara and Lucky Blue Smith, have designed the perfect health catastrophe, a homemade sunscreen lathered in beeswax, coconut oil, jojoba oil, shea and cocoa butter with a dash of zinc oxide powder. Pop it in the fridge and voilà, you've got a one-way ticket to dermatology clinic waiting to happen.

Why the sarcasm, you ask? Simply because, forewarning, dermatologists worldwide are spewing coffee over their screens at the sight of this distasteful spectacle. The hubris of presuming these concoctions could protect you from skin cancer, the reigning champion of cancers in the U.S., is truly beyond understanding.

So what's this hullabaloo about homemade sunscreen? Well, these kitchen beauticians are proclaiming the concept of crafting your own sunscreen, with ingredients mostly found at your local store. Cutesy but not quite right, says our reliable Dr. Teo Soleymani, who explains the actual science behind the efficiency and regalement of sunscreens. Short version: homemade's not going to cut it.

The risk you're running here is much greater than meets the eye. Apart from the lack of reliable SPF protection, you're dealing with untested concoctions that might shortchange your skin across a spectrum of irritation, from allergies to acne. Remember, skincare is not a one-size-fits-all deal.

Then there's the charming absence of an expiration date on these DIY nightmares. Dr. Nina Botto brings to light the risk of unregulated products gone bad and becoming a delightful breeding ground for harmful microorganisms. But we bet that beeswax mask looked hella good on your face for that Instagram shot, though, right?

In a nutshell, here's the hard truth: your endeavour to create more 'natural' sunscreen might just burn you, quite literally.

Do your skin a favour and stick to professionally made, regulated sunscreens. Pick broad-spectrum ones with an SPF of 30 or higher. Look for non-comedogenic sunscreens if you've got acne-prone skin. And remember, always trust expert advice over the latest backyard science experiment gaining viral status on social media. In the end, a well-protected and healthy skin beats a trendy social media post any day.