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No matter how hot it is outside, it's important to stay SunSmart when the UV is three or above by remembering to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide! Sunscreens need to be applied liberally to achieve the SPF protection claimed on the label.

We recommend using any sunscreen that is labelled broad spectrum, water-resistant and SPF30 or above. Apply a generous amount of sunscreen 20 minutes before you go outside and again every two hours whether or not the label tells you to. The average-sized adult should apply one teaspoon of sunscreen to each arm and leg.

That is seven teaspoons in all or 35ml of sunscreen for one full body application. Many Aussies apply too little sunscreen and forget to re-apply every two hours.

This means they usually get less than half the protection stated on the product label. Sunscreen can be easily wiped off, lost through perspiration and is often applied unevenly in the first place. Putting on more sunscreen every two hours helps keep you protected. It's important to remember to re-apply after swimming or water sports also.

Many people mistakenly believe they only need sun protection on hot, sunny days. However, it is Ultraviolet UV radiation from the sun, not heat, that is the major cause of sunburn, premature ageing, eye damage and skin damage leading to skin cancer. UV can't be seen or felt. Because of this, it can be damaging without us knowing it at the time. SPF, or Sun Protection Factor,is a measure of how well a sunscreen will protect skin from UVB rays, the kind of radiation that causes sunburn, damages skin, and can contribute to skin cancer.

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