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Why Slide on Sunglasses for UV Protection?
When thinking about protecting ourselves from the sun, most of us would think of the other steps of ‘Slip slop slap seek slide’. We are used to practices such as: using sunscreen, finding shade, and wearing protective hats and clothing. But why is the step of wearing...
Attention Outdoor Workers
Did you know that people who work outdoors are at the highest risk of developing skin cancer? Skin cancer can develop when a person is overexposed to ultraviolet radiation, which is the invisible rays that are part of the energy from the sun. Exposure to these rays...
Skin Care for Winter
Skin can only be damaged in summer right? Wrong! Skin cancer doesn’t come from heat, but from UV levels. The snow can have particularly more intense UV levels, so here are some tips to help you watch out for any dangers this winter holidays! First and foremost, keep...
Common Myths About Sunburn and Sun Damage
I'm sure you'll agree: sunburn is not fun! It's something most people aim to avoid in their everyday lives. However there are some common myths about sunburn many believe are true. It may surprise you to find out that these ideas are pure misconceptions! Keep reading...
Is Sunscreen Safe for Infants?
While wearing sunscreen is so important for protection from the dangers of UV rays, does wearing sunscreen pose a risk for babies? The cancer council gives great advice to help anyone with any queries regarding sunscreen, and gives us a helpful insight into the risks...
Your daily drive: Are your car windows shielding you from UV?
Most glass is almost completely protective against UVB rays, but fewer are protective against UVA. UVB is the ray type which is known to cause sunburn, so it is difficult to get sunburnt through glass. Although UVA is much more similar to visible light, and hence can...
Whats that streak on my nail?
There is a rare form of melanoma that affects the nail unit, and makes up only 1% of all cases of melanoma. It usually arises from a form of melanoma that is common of the palms and soles called acral lentiginous melanoma. It commonly appears as a dark band that is...
Not all Melanomas are brown or black, what other type of melanoma should you be on alert for?
Contrary to popular belief, not all melanomas are dark-coloured. There are several rarer forms of melanoma that can appear quite different to what most people imagine a melanoma would look like. Amelanotic Melanoma 3mm One type of rare melanoma is called amelanotic...
Vitamin D and Sun Exposure
Vitamin D is an important vitamin to maintain a strong skeletal system. It is produced naturally in the skin when it is exposed to UV light or can be consumed in some foods. For most people, there is enough incidental sun exposure throughout their day to produce...
What are UV rays and when are they at their worst?
We hear a lot of UV rays but what actually are they? UV stands for ultraviolet radiation. UV rays are a type of energy produced by the sun which is outside the wavelength of energies that we can see – similar to radio waves, x-ray waves or infrared waves which we are...