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Sun Care Tips
Take steps to reduce the risk of skin cancer caused by UV radiation.
1. Use Sunscreen with SPF 30+ with broad spectrum protection.
2. Stay out of the sun between 11am and 3 pm (daylight saving hours) or between 10am and 2pm at all other times of the year.
3. Stay in the shade.
However, be sure to choose your shade carefully as
UV can reflect off certain surfaces and you may still burn.
4. Wear clothing that gives you good protection from the sun.
5. Wear wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses to protect your face, neck, ears and eyes.
Sunscreens
The numbering system on sunscreens relates to the creams ability to block UVB light. If it normally takes you 5 minutes to go red in the sun, then using a cream with a SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 8 means that it would take 8 x 5 minutes (40 minutes) to go red. Australian legislation states that the most you can call a sunscreen is 30+. This means that it could have an actual SPF of 100, but can only be labelled as 30+.
Broad Spectrum means that it covers UVA light as well. UVA and UVB both have a roll in causing skin cancers.
The other important issue with a sunscreen is that it should feel good. If it’s sticky and messy and runs into your eyes then you won’t keep using it. Sunscreens don’t work if they are sitting in the cupboard rather than being on your skin.
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