Although we don’t see much sun, in “sunny” England, when on holiday abroad we all like to enjoy sitting in the sun but it is important to remember, too much sunlight can increase your risk of skin cancer. When outside even for a short time, playing sports, gardening, DIY, working or just going for a walk try to:
- Keep out of the sun between 11.00 am to 3.00pm.
- Cover up - wear loose clothing - a hat and sunglasses.
- Regularly apply a sunscreen SPF15 or higher.
- Seek the shade if possible, to avoid burning.
If it not safe to use sun beds to develop a tan as the risks of skin cancer are increased. Remember too much sun can cause not only skin cancer but premature ageing of the skin, wrinkles, skin irritation, heat exhaustion and sunstroke.
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