staying safe this summer
There are two different types of sunlight; UVA which causes premature ageing and UVB which causes sunburn and skin cancer.
It is important to look at labelling for protection from both.
In order to be safe in the sun Action Cancer recommend the following actions:
Use high factor sunscreens (SPF 15+)
Apply the sun cream thickly and give it time to soak in
Re-apply sun cream frequently and whenever you have been in water
Wear protective clothing e.g. T-shirt, wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses
Stay in the shade
Stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm
Avoid sunbeds
Fake it!
It's also crucial that young children are protected from the sun as their skin is more sensitive.
Damage to the skin begins early with nearly 50% of lifetime sun exposure occurring by age of 18.
However skin damage and skin cancer rarely becomes evident until years later.
Facts on sun exposure and skin cancer
Staying Safe this Summer
Skin Cancer - what to look out for
Action Cancer Services
Just been diagnosed with skin cancer
Safe Sun Roadshow
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JULY
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Tuesday 3rd July, Belfast
-Belfast City Hall 12 Noon- 2.00pm (Cool FM will be in attendance!)
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Thursday 5th July, Belfast
-Lady Dixon Park 10.00am-12 Noon
-Botanic Gardens 12.30pm-2.30pm
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Thursday 19th July, Bangor
-Bangor Marina 10.00am-2.30pm
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Tuesday 24th July, Enniskillen
-Castle Coole, Enniskillen 10.30am- 2.30pm
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Thursday 26th July, L/Derry
-St. Columbs Park, Derry 10.30am -2.30pm
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Tuesday 31st July, Limavady
-Benone Beach, Limavady 10.30am -2.30pm
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AUGUST
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Tuesday 7th August, Armagh
Oxford Island, Armagh 10.00am-3.00pm
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Tuesday 14th August, Castlewellan
Castlewellan Forest Park 10.30am-2.30pm
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Thursday 16th August, Newcastle
Newcastle beach 10.30am-2.30pm
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Thursday 23rd August, Portrush
Portrush Strand 10.00am-3.00pm
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