There’s no basis to a base tan!
Although some people believe that spending some time at the tanning salon before a beach holiday can protect them from getting sunburned, in reality, all tans represent skin damage. A…
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The proven benefits of daily sunscreen use
A recent study looked at what happened when women applied sunscreen for 3 out of 4 days instead of daily. Those who didn’t apply sunscreen everyday had skin changes that…
Continue readingSun damage prevention
Actinic keratoses (aka solar keratoses) are small, rough or scaly patches of skin that are mainly caused by sun exposure. It is estimated that about 1 in 20 of these…
Continue readingDaily sun exposure
The amount of incidental ultraviolet radiation that we receive when we take the dog out, drive to work on a sunny day, or walk to a nearby café, accounts for…
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Clothes can provide UV coverage. Usually, lighter colours and lightweight fabrics give little protection and a T-shirt is considered to be moderately protective. Specially designed sun-protective garments offer an alternative…
Continue readingWash your hands after applying sunscreen
Sunscreen can irritate your eyes! To reduce the chance of inadvertently transferring sunscreen to your eyes, always remember to wash your hands well after applying sunscreen. Concentrate the cleansing on…
Continue readingConsidering a sun-drenched vacation?
Some places on the earth experience stronger ultraviolet radiation. If you are traveling near the equator or at high altitudes, your risk of sunburn increases significantly. It is always best…
Continue readingIt’s never too early to start sun protection
Your children should make sunscreen a part of their morning routine. Studies have shown that the regular use of a sunscreen product with an SPF of 15 or higher during…
Continue readingPreventing age spots
Age spots are the result of accumulated sun exposure. The only way to prevent age spots is by practicing your sun smarts well before the age of 40 – the…
Continue readingThe dangers of early sunbed use
The preoccupation of teens to acquire an image or look often leads to a tendency to ignore the warnings of intensified UV radiation damage to the skin from sunbeds. The…
Continue readingWinter lip care is a must!
Ladies, did you know that wearing lipstick not only cosmetically enhances your lips, but it also gives you protection against lip cancer? Most men don’t use any form of lip…
Continue readingTheres no basis to a base tan!
Although some people believe that spending some time at the tanning salon before a beach holiday can protect them from getting sunburned, in reality, all tans represent skin damage. A…
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