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...
Skin Cancer and Tattoos

Skin Cancer and Tattoos

Whether large or small it isn’t uncommon to see or have tattoos in society today. In fact, data dated 2014 tells us that about every 1 in 7 Australians has a tattoo! You can only imagine what the figures are now. Because tattoos are created by ink under the skin...
Can my pet get skin cancer?

Can my pet get skin cancer?

We as humans, always make sure to take care of our skin by wearing sunscreen and regularly having skin checks. But what about our fur babies? Are our pets at any risk of skin cancer just like us? Skin Cancer in Pets Unfortunately it is a possibility for cats and dogs...