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About UV Protection, Sun protection
Recent press articles:
Avoiding direct sunlight and covering up is 'best protection against skin cancer'
FRIDAY 4 MAY 2007
Covering up with thick fabrics and avoiding direct sunlight provides the best protection against skin cancer and the aging effects of the sun, experts have said.
A review of sun protection strategies around the world, due to be published in the Lancet, found that these measures provide better protection than sunscreen.
In particular, tightly woven garments made of denim, wool or polyester provide the best protection against UV rays, with cotton, linen ...
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Questions & Answers:
Q: What's the best way to protect my child from sun damage?
A: I'll direct you to the experts. SunSmart is the UK's national skin cancer prevention campaign. They suggest the following guidance for sun protection:
- Spend time in the shade between 11 and 3
- Make sure you never burn
- Aim to cover up with a t-shirt, hat and sunglasses
- Remember to take extra care with children
- Then use factor 15+ sunscreen
Sunburn can double your risk of skin cancer. So it's important to avoid burning by protecting yourself from the sun. For more advice and information on the SunSmart campaign, see: www.cancerresearchuk.org.
Q: I'm pale skinned. Am I more at risk of skin cancers than others?
A: Some people have a higher risk of developing skin cancer than others. Those with a higher risk tend to have one or more of the following:
- fair skin that burns in strong sun
- red or fair hair
- lots of moles or freckles
- a personal or family history of skin cancer
These people need to take extra care when they're out and about in the summer sun.
Q: How do I know which days have high UV?
A: The strength of UV in the atmosphere depends on where you are in the world, the time of year and of day, the weather, and altitude.
To help you know when you need to be careful, the World Health Organisation developed the UV Index as a way of describing the strength of the sun's rays. It is used in weather forecasts and reports. The higher the value, the greater the danger from the sun and the less time it takes to damage your skin. You can check the UV index forecast for different parts of the UK and Europe at the Met Office website: www.metoffice.gov.uk
Q: If I'm always covered up, will I get enough Vitimin D?
A: We need vitamin D to build and maintain strong bones. Our bodies produce vitamin D when our skin is exposed to UV rays. The vitamin is also present in our diet in foods such as eggs, fatty fish, fish liver oils and some fortified cereals. Scientists estimate that a fair-skinned adult produces adequate vitamin D during short periods outdoors two to three times a week.
If you are fair skinned, it is important to use sun protection in summer to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Sensible sun protection shouldn't prevent you producing enough vitamin D.
Q: Don't my kids look better with a dark sun tan?
A: No, they don't. Remember that a tan is the sign of skin damage and it is NEVER smart to burn.
Q: Why is UV swimwear better than a T-shirt?
1. T-shirts are often very losely knitted and have a low SPF, which is further reduced when wet. You can still burn through a T-shirt! Our UV swimwer rates SPF50+ when wet.
2. T-shirts absorb water and stretch when damp, leaving exposed areas sensitive to burning. Our UV swimwear has a 4-way stretch, absorbs little water and maintains good shape when wet.
3. The first thing you'll do when coming out of the water wearing a wet T-shirt is take it off! Our UV swimwear dries fast in the sun so you can wear it all day, in and out of the water.
Lion in the Sun's UV protection swimwear makes good sense!
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