How often should you perform a skin check? Should you be seeking a medical professional to help?

As much as we wish kids could take care of their own skin, they’re normally off running around in the sun instead! As parents, it’s our job to make sure our children’s skin is taken care of and that they understand the importance of sun safety.

UV Index describes the intensity of solar UV radiation on a daily basis. It also takes into account both UV-A and UV-B radiation types and lets you know what action to take.

Australia’s sun can be unforgiving. In fact, prolonged exposure can have damaging effects. That’s why we have such a stringent system when it comes to the quality of our sunscreens.

Early detection and removal of skin cancers is still the best cure we have. So, get to know your skin and what’s normal for you.

Choosing to cover up with a shirt for a couple of hours when previously you wouldn’t have

If you’ve always been vigilant with your skin and applied sunscreen as a child, then, as an adult, your risk of getting skin cancer is reduced.

The sun does ‘feel nicer’ outside Australia and New Zealand, but remember, that allows you to spend more time in it without feeling the pinch of an oncoming burn.

Getting out into the great outdoors is a part of the Australian way of life. But you can still enjoy the sun and keep your skin safe at the same time.

A BCC is the most common of all cancers (not just skin cancer) and it favours areas that have been exposed to the sun. In fact, the face is a very common area for a BCC to grow.