| For the best way to protect your
skin simply follow the SunSmart Code: |
| 1. Cover Up |
 Wear
a wide-brimmed hat or a hat with a neck flap to protect
your neck- Wear a t-shirt or other shirt with a close-weave material
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| 2. Use Sunscreen |
 Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 / Medium or higher and UVA protection
- Put sunscreen on 20 minutes before you go out into the
sun.
- Put on more sunscreen every two hours.
- Put it on more often if you have been swimming or sweating.
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| 3. Seek Shade |
 Staying
in the shade is one of the most effective ways of reducing
exposure to ultraviolet radiation. - Any shade will do. It can be from a building or a portable
umbrella.
- Plan your outdoor activities to avoid exposure to ultraviolet
radiation when it is at its highest, between 11am and 3pm.
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| 4. Protect Your Eyes |
 Wear
sunglasses that give a high protection against UV rays.
Look at the label and check the standard: BS Standard (BS
27 24 19 87) or European Standard (EN 1836) |
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| 5. Avoid sunbeds and sunlamps |
 Sunbeds
and sunlamps increase your risk of skin cancer. If you
want to protect your skin, don’t use them |
