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The Sun
- Australians enjoy an outdoor life. Summer and good times go hand in
hand. Unfortunately not all things about summer and sunshine is good. Two out of every three people in
Australia will develop at least
one skin cancer during their life. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR)
is the main cause for the high rate. (the highest in the world) Exposure
to the sun is also responsible for premature ageing and wrinkling of
the skin.
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- There are 3 types of ultraviolet rays - UVA, UVB and UVC. UVA &
UVB are the rays that cause the most damage to our skin. The UVC are
rays that are absorbed by the atmosphere and are therefore not a
problem during sun exposure.
How do sunscreens work?
- Sunscreens work by absorbing part or most of the UVR by providing a
chemical barrier to the skin. The sunscreen may reflect or scatter
part or all of the UVR away from your skin by forming a physical
blocker.
What do the SPF numbers mean?
- SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. This relates to the amount of
time it takes for your skin to burn. People have different skin types
and therefore the length of protection given by sunscreens will
differ. E.g If your unprotected skin takes 10 minutes to burn, a SPF
15+ sunscreen will mean it will take 15 times as long or 150 minutes to
burn. The higher the SPF, the higher the protection. (as long as
it is applied correctly)
What does "Broad Spectrum" mean?
- A "Broad Spectrum" labelled sunscreen offers protection
from both the UVA and UVB rays. All Suneek Sunscreens are Broad
Spectrum.
Sensitive Skin
- People that have sensitive skin must wear sunscreen and,
additionally, should wear long sleeve shirts, wide brim hats and avoid
the peak sun hours of 10am to 3pm.
Sunscreen Application Guide
- Your first application of sunscreen is the most important. Apply
sunscreen evenly and liberally to exposed areas of the skin 20 minutes
prior to sun exposure. This allows time for the sunscreen to adhere
well. Re-apply regularly, particularly after prolonged swimming or
excessive perspiration. It is recommended that re-application to
children is performed more frequently. If irritation occurs,
discontinue use. Avoid contact with eyes.
Here's a tip - Wear under make-up, moisturiser or insect repellant.
Babies and Toddlers Protection
- Children have particularly sensitive skin so sun exposure should be
avoided. If sun exposure cannot be avoided ensure that they have
sunscreen applied to any areas where any of the skin is not protected by
shade or clothing.
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Final Tips
- Avoid the sun in the middle of the day (10am - 3pm)
- Use shade whenever possible.
- Wear protective clothing.
- Wear a broad brimmed hat or legionnaire style cap.
- Use Suneek Sunscreen SPF 30+ which is Broad Spectrum and water resistant.
- Wear sunglasses which conform to Australian Standards.
- See a doctor if you notice any unusual skin changes.
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