The Sun emits ultraviolet radiation as UVA, UVB, and UVC rays. 98.7% of the ultraviolet radiation that reaches the earth’s surface is UVA since the ozone layer absorbs most, but not all, of the UVB and UVC rays. UVC rays are the highest energy and […]
THURSDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2022 Non profit organisation, Mates Against Melanoma, is calling on Australians to book a skin check through an accredited medical professional for Australia’s second ‘National Skin Check Day’ on Thursday 24th February, 2022. […]
“2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. Early detection through skin self-examination potentially reduces the risk of advanced melanoma by 63% through early detection of thinner lesions.”* What to look for: any […]
In melanoma news overseas, The New York Times has recently shared the story of a hockey fan who saved the Vancouver Canuck’s assistant equipment manager’s life. The fan, Nadia Popovici was watching the game when she looked down and saw a worrisome […]
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Australia, New Zealand, and the US, and it is a common misconception that babies and children are exempt from the danger of the sun’s harsh rays. Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) is accumulative and the […]
Ask any good dermatologist, skincare professional or beauty therapist and they will likely say that sunscreen is the most important product for your beauty regime. The sun is the biggest cause of premature ageing on the skin, and a simple slathering […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many industries, from forced closures of restaurants to limiting retail services and even forcing hospitals and aged care homes to revert to a skeleton staff. The flow-on effect of these impacts is widespread, with […]
Sunscreen is becoming more and more important with every year that goes by, no matter where you are in Australia. Even if you’re spending your days in lockdown or an office, SPF is still an integral, if not the most important, aspect of your skincare […]
With the country starting to open again, people are travelling around Australia more than ever, meaning their skin is more exposed to the harsh Australian sun. For example, if you’re local to Tasmania and travelling to Cairns – your skin will experience […]
