Monday, June 15, 2009

Sun Smart

Today's Assignment

Protect your skin from the summer sun


If you are planning to spend a lot of time outside this summer, whether it's lying on a beach, playing a lot of sport or simply working outside for long periods, there are a few simple things you can do to reduce the risk of over-exposure:

check the UV level before you go out; this is a more accurate way of finding out how strong the sun is than using the temperature as a guide

on particularly hot and sunny days, spend time in the shade between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm when the sun is at its peak

use a good factor 15+ sun-tan lotion that protects you against UVA and UVB rays even if you think you have relatively dark skin

wear a hat and sunglasses to protect your head and eyes

keep a T-shirt or loose top with you to cover up every so often

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