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SUN FACTS

• The worst time for exposure to the sun is 11am - 4pm during daylight saving hours. However, protection is still important outside these hours.

• Although clouds screen out the heat, the damaging rays of the sun can still burn your skin so use sunscreens even on cloudy  days.

• White surfaces such as concrete, sand and snow reflect damaging rays so, when in these areas, remember the SunSmart Six (see below).

• Sun penetrates water and still burns while you swim. Sun's rays can also get through wet T-shirts.

• The wind may cool your skin but the sun can still burn you.

• The sun's rays are more intense at higher altitudes, for example, when skiing in the mountains.

• A few minutes of sunlight a day, such as walking across the street or walking to work provides all the sun your body needs to produce Vitamin D.

• Some medicines, e.g. coal tar preparations and certain antibiotics, can make your skin more sensitive to the sun (photosensitivity). Talk to Quins Gore Pharmacy about them and use protection when on these medicines if you plan to be outdoors.

• People with darker skin can also burn so protection is still important.

PREVENTION - SELF CARE
There are six easy things to remember to help you enjoy your time outdoors and also to protect your skin.
These are the SUNSMART SIX:

1. Cover Up
Wear loose but close woven comfortable clothing that covers your skin well.

2. Hat and Sunnies
Wear a hat that will shade your face, nose, neck and ears. Wear sunglasses.

3. Slap on the Sunscreen
Sunscreen is useful for your face and other places you can't cover or shade completely. But using sunscreen does not mean you have 100% protection.
With sunscreens use a broad spectrum one with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or 30 plus. Apply it 15 minutes to half an hour before going outside. Put it on thickly and put more sunscreen on often. it will protect you for about two or three hours - after that you will start to burn even if you put more on. Ask Quins Gore Pharmacy for advice on the different sunscreens available.

4. Check the Time
Keep an eye on the time. The New Zealand sun is especially fierce between 11am and 4pm. This is when the harmful UV rays are at their strongest. But remember you can still be burnt outside these times.

5. Grab Your Umbrella
Use a sun umbrella for instant portable shade.

6. Sit in the Shade
Make the most of the shade, for example walk on the shaded side of the street or use trees for shade. Remember you can still burn through car windows and reflected sun rays so use your sunscreens and cover up.
There is no such thing as a safe tan. A tan is a sign that your skin is damaged and it ages your skin. Continue to use sunscreens even if you have a tan.
Frequently exposed areas are likely to get burn easily and are the most common sites for skin cancers, e.g. Bald heads, noses, tips of the ears, lips, shoulders and hands. Remember to cover areas you can with a hat or clothing and apply sunscreen often to areas such as your nose, tips of your ears and hands.

SUN PROTECTION

The best protection from both short and long term effects of sun is to use a hat, clothing and broad-spectrum sunscreen. Broad-spectrum sunscreens block out both UVB and UVA rays.
Sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or 30 plus are best. If you are outdoors for long periods, near water, sand, snow, or other high risk locations, use a sunscreen with an SPF30+ for extra protection. Sunscreens should also be waterproof. Quick tanning preparations do not prevent sunburn, nor do tans achieved from sun beds or sun lamps.
Note: Sunscreens for adults should not be used on children under 1 year. Alcohol-based sunscreens should not be used near barbecues, or naked flames.
Ask Quins Gore Pharmacy  for advice on sunscreen products.

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