UV Protection

UV radiation damages the skin and causes premature skin-aging. Every sunburn increases the risk of skin cancer and it's precursors. Sunburns during childhood play an important risk factor in the development of skin cancer in later years. Sunsensitivity is largely dependent on skin type. Fair-skinned people with blue eyes (nordic type) or red hair (celtic type) are very prone to sunburn when exposed to UV radiation and are thus more likely to develop skin cancer than darker skinned individuals.

General rules for UV Protection

  • Avoid the sun between 11 and 15 hrs
  • Wear protective clothing (long armed T-shirt, trousers, hat) or lie under an umbrella
  • Wear SPF even in the shade
  • Use a waterproof Sun protection with a high SPF (sun protection factor)

Usage of sunscreen with a high sun protection factor doesn't stop sunburn in general. It increases the TIME one can stay in the sun. For eg. a SPF of 10 allows you to stay longer in the sun. Without SPF you would develop a sunburn after 20 mins. After using SPF 10 (10 x 20 mins) = 200 mins, you would develop a sunburn after 200 minutes instead of 20 minutes. Take care that your children, when out in the sun, have the appropriate SPF and clothing!

Solariums

The frequent use of the sun bed poses a threath for skin cancer and skin aging. The deeper lying elastic fibres in the skin are easily damaged by UVA, it having a longer wave lenghth and thus is able to penetrate the deeper layers of the skin.

Selftanners

Selftanners/bronzers can be used to achieve a safe tan. They require dexterity in their application. For further help and individual tips/queries you can book a personal consultation with us.

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