What is UV?

What is UV?

UV – we hear about it all the time. From sunscreen, to tanning beds, to skin checks, even at the nail salon. So what is this mysterious ultraviolet light that everyone is talking about? Let’s find out! What is it? Ultraviolet radiation is a type of sun produced...
Are UV Lamps Worth the Risk?

Are UV Lamps Worth the Risk?

Who doesn’t love a manicure? Treating yourself to a nice relaxing spa day is always lovely. And regardless of who you are, everybody loves being pampered. But have you ever considered the effects of using a UV nail lamp, whether at salons or at home? UV is...
How to Utilize Clothing to Protect Your Skin

How to Utilize Clothing to Protect Your Skin

Slip slop slap seek and slide. A phrase Australians are very familiar with. And most of us are pretty good at following the rules behind the words; putting on sunscreen, wearing hats and seeking shade. But what about slip? Slipping on protective clothing to save our...
Brisbane’s Latest Innovation in Sun Protection

Brisbane’s Latest Innovation in Sun Protection

Australia is notorious for it’s high rate of skin cancer incidence compared to the rest of the world. It’s no surprise then that some of our own have taken the next big step in sun protection innovation. Wearable UV detectors. Yep, you heard right! Small,...
Tanning Beds and Solariums – What You Need to Know

Tanning Beds and Solariums – What You Need to Know

Have you heard about Australia’s latest epidemic? The selling of solarium services across Melbourne and Sydney has continued, despite Victoria’s ‘Radiation Act 2005’ which prohibits the commercial conducting of tanning services, aka; solariums....
Are you applying sunscreen correctly?

Are you applying sunscreen correctly?

Sunscreen plays such an important role in protecting us from harmful UV rays. Therefore, it’s important we know the correct way to apply it. Wearing sunscreen in general is a wonderful habit; however, continue reading to find out how to get great protection from...