The Australian climate is known for its harsh sun and high UV, which mean two in three Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. A shocking study in NSW show that men over the age of 40 are 1.5 times more likely to be diagnosed and […]
There are a multitude of ingredients and many different types of sunscreen out there, so this article will try to simplify what ingredients to look for and when you should use them. What ingredients to look for will depend on what situations you will […]
Most people don't spare a thought for the kind of sun protection that the glass around them provides. It's easy to believe that once we're indoors or slip on that fancy pair of sunglasses, we're shielded from the kind of damage that the sun can do. […]
What are the risks? Australians have become better and better at protecting themselves from the sun while stepping outside on a sunny Sunday morning, however, many overlook the importance of sun protection in the workplace, where we spend the majority […]
In light of the world's increasing environmental problems, cancer and other health issues resulting from excessive exposure to the sun are likely to become increasingly prominent. While many people are aware of the importance of skin protection, doctors […]
The Australian sun has been getting hotter and hotter over the last century and by now most Australians have learnt that they should apply sunscreen every time they step out into the sun for any length of time longer than popping down to the local […]
Sunscreen is one of the key ways that we protect ourselves from the sun. Whether going to the beach or off to the sporting field it has become a pretty regular part of our culture to slap on some sunscreen and a hat before we go outside. However, often […]
We often associate the need for sun protection with blistering hot summer days, forty degree weather, the beach and long days outside. We think of putting on sunscreen before a day by the pool or slipping on a hat before going out to the park for a […]
In Australia, we have become accustomed to thinking about sun protection when we step out into our blistering hot summer sun. While we have gotten better and better at thinking about our skin, putting on sunscreen or sunglasses before leaving the house, […]
We are used to hearing about sun exposure and all the damage that it can do to your skin. From skin cancer to sun related aging, it can take its toll on the body. However, it is important to keep in mind that not all sun exposure is bad and, if done […]
Once the beach days of summer are over, Australians have a real soft spot for hitting the slopes. Whether vacationing in our own native Perisher Blue, crossing the pond to New Zealand or flying to the Land of the Rising Sun many of us have tried our […]
In this blog, we take a deeper look into the world of sunscreens, examining their ingredients, the science behind their protection mechanisms, and addressing common concerns about their effects […]
Skin damage comes from UV radiation that is still present during winter, so it is just as important as ever to make sure you are taking the proper safety precautions when exposing yourself to the sun. Here are 5 useful tips that can help you stay skin […]
There is nothing that scares parents more than the idea of their child being sick, so one of the most frequently asked questions in cancer clinics is whether their children should have regular checks for skin cancer. Since most moles grow between birth […]
Skin cancer prevention is an important part of keeping yourself healthy, especially if you are regularly exposed to the sun, have fair skin, light hair and light-coloured eyes. In addition to checking yourself for any possible changes – which you […]
