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About sunscreen, tanning and UVB
Noel Coward famously lamented the typical British behaviour when in sunnier climbs with his song line; "...mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun". This tongue-in-cheek send up of the British colonialists ...read more
How to keep cool during the heatwave
Keep out of the heat If a heatwave is forecast, try and plan your day in a way that allows you to stay out of the heat. If you can, avoid going out in the hottest part of the day (11am-3pm). If you can't ...read more
Keep babies out of the sun
Sun Protection Can sunscreens be used on babies and young children? We have no evidence to suggest that sunscreens are harmful to young children when used in small amounts on the face and hands. TheirMore on skin cancer
There are three types of skin cancer, according to the type of tumors that develop on the skin. The most common and less dangerous types feature basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamou...read more
Safety in the sun
In the United Kingdom cases of skin cancer have doubled over the last 20 years. Each year thousands of new cases of skin cancer are reported, however due to the fact that people are recognising the disease ea...read more
Skin camouflage treatment, how does it work?
Skin Camouflage is the skilled application of specially formulated creams designed to minimise and neutralise defects or discolouration of the skin by covering, concealing and masking them at surface level. T...read more
Summer skin care
Take care of your skin in Summer - especially if you are out in the sun a lot.We all would like to lie drowsily in the sun and let the summer sum turn the skin to a healthy and sexy looking dark brown. Howeve...read more
Summer skin rashes and how to deal with them
We all love to stay out in the warm and pleasant rays of the summer sun and in the midst of nature, but this is not always wise. Too much exposure to the sun may cause skin rashes. Although many people believ...read more
Sun protection for children
Sun damage in childhood is one of the most important causes of skin cancer in adults. Not only is children's skin more vulnerable to damage by the sun's rays...read more
Sun safety
Having fun once the sun comes out is wonderful - but it is essential that we also stay SUN SAFE. Skin cancer is on the increase and it is one of the most common cancers in the UK. What cause...read more
Ultraviolet radiation and skin damage
When complete protection from the sun in the form of clothing or shade is not possible, sunscreen use provides the best protection from the damaging radiation from the sun that can cause skin cancers<...read more
