Be sun smart

In the UK, over 2,000 people a year die from skin cancer, and the number is increasing.

Sunburn increases the risk of skin cancer – don’t be caught out at home or abroad:

• Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 – the higher the better.
• Sunscreens also have a quality rating of between 0 and 5 stars – the more stars, the better the quality.
• Don’t use sunscreen as an excuse to stay in the sun for longer.
• Re-apply sunscreen after swimming.
• The more skin that is covered by clothing, the better – and don’t forget your hat and sunglasses.
• Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm.
• Keep an eye out for changes to your skin and report these to your GP without delay. Skin cancer is much easier to treat if found early.

Visit Sun Smart for more information.