UV protection
Don’t wait for summer to protect your skin. Get into the habit of checking your local sun protection times every day. This will let you know when UV is expected to reach damaging levels of 3 or higher. Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide during these times to cut your cancer risk.
image: http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CancerCouncil-SunSmart-app.png
CancerCouncil SunSmart app
Most skin cancers can be prevented and we know how to do it. Here are our top tips:
•Slip on clothing
•Slop on sunscreen
•Slap on a hat
•Seek shade and,
•Slide on sunglasses
You can check the UV levels in your local area on the SunSmart website or via the free SunSmart app.
Even on a cloudy spring day like today, the UV level at 9.20am is already 3 and will reach 6 by early afternoon (see image from the SunSmart app).
Read more at https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/blog/spring-harmful-uv-rays/#MZdRxeTL22PeKzGi.99
