“There is nothing healthy about a tan.” You might have heard this sentiment before, yet many people continue to believe that tanned skin is a sign of good health. Unfortunately, tanning is a significant sign of skin cell trauma – your skin’s way of
20 October 2021
Along with sunscreen, sunglasses and shade, one of the common sun-safe habits we’re encouraged to adopt is to wear sun protective clothing. But what is sun protective clothing and how do you know if your clothes are adequately shielding you from the
22 September 2021
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer. It arises from abnormal, uncontrolled growth of the skin’s squamous cells. While most SCCs can be successfully treated if caught early, more advanced tumours can lead to
3 June 2021
The weather is cooling down in some parts of the country, which means the issue of sun safety isn’t front of mind anymore. The further we get from summer, the more readily we discard hats and sunscreen from our daily routine.
22 April 2021
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