U.K. scientists have formulated a sunscreen to heal sunburned skin and may even curb skin cancer.

The lotion filters the sun's harmful rays like regular suncreams

Researchers at the University of California found that if sunscreen is used improperly, it may damage skin. They said filters in sunscreens keep out ultraviolet radiation which could generate compounds known to attack skin cells.

"Oxidative Damage" occurs when skin is exposed to sunlight and UV radiation is absorbed by skin molecules that generate harmful compounds. These reactive oxygen species are known as ROS and are highly reactive

The World Health Organization (WHO) says that as many as 60,000 people die a year from complications from taking in too much sunlight.

According to WHO data, each year 48,000 people die from malignant melanomas, coupled with an additional 12,000 people who die each year due to other skin cancers

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that as many as 60,000 people a year die from too much sun. Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) causes skin cancers, sunburn, cold sores and ages the skin.

Simple precautions like covering up when under the sun could decrease deaths

The World Health Organization says up to 60,000 people a year die from too much exposure to the sun, primarily from skin cancer.

Malignant melanomas account for 48,000 deaths each year, while 12,000 people die from other kinds of skin cancer