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Can you get sunburnt in the shade?

You can reduce your UV exposure materially by seeking shade, but the extent to which you are protected varies a lot depending on a number of factors which we explain in this blog.

Your Story Series: Meet Mariena

"I would tell my 16 year old self that getting a tan from the sun is so not worth it. A spray tan or self tanner is a way better option than burning your skin and the risk of getting skin cancer."

Your Story series: Meet Ash Quinn

"In Feb 2021 I decided I should get it (the spot) checked and I wish I’d gone sooner so it could have been picked up quicker meaning I wouldn’t have had to have as big of surgery to have it removed."

Former Olympic Snowboarder, Steph Prem, talks about sun protection in the snow

Former Olympian Steph Prem partners up with Solbari to talk about protecting skin from UV damage as a winter athlete.

Solbari is proud to have earned the Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation

Solbari earns the Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation

Solbari earns the prestigious Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation We are proud to share that Solbari products have been formally recognized by the New York headquartered Skin Cancer Foundation.

Men's Health Week: Meet Anthony

On diagnosis, I was concerned as I did not know anything about skin cancers & did not think that I would be the victim of this disease. I was reassured that BCC was quite common & relatively easily treatable.

Men's Health Week: Meet Andrew

“In July 2020, I noticed a tiny lump on my ear lobe. In Jan 2021, a friend noticed the lump and suggested I see a specialist. I saw a skin cancer specialist, who removed it and sent it off for a biopsy. 5 days later, the doctor called and said, "you have a level 4 melanoma".”

Your Story Series: Meet Leah

Stage IA Melanoma Survivor Leah Adams shares her skin story.

Can UV go through clothes?

Have you ever wondered if your clothing is protecting you from the sun? And if it is, just how much is it really protecting your skin from UV rays? It’s possible for UV rays to pass through clothing and reach the skin. In fact, a regular white cotton t-shirt may only provide a UPF rating of 5 – that means roughly 20% of UV radiation passes through the fabric and penetrates your skin.

Melanoma Awareness with Dr. Afton Chavez

We caught up with Dr. Afton Chavez, MD, FAAD on Melanoma Monday to talk about all things melanoma.

Does the sun age your skin?

Skin aging due to sun exposure is a bit like the health consequences of smoking. Smoking was cool in the 60s. Only later did people realise how addictive it is and how damaging it was for their health.

Why the long sleeve polo shirt for men is the unsung hero of sun protection

So, why do not more men consider long sleeve polo shirts as part of their summer wardrobe? It may seem counter-intuitive to wear a long sleeve polo in the summer but there are many reasons to reconsider this.

What makes the perfect sun hat for women?

There are a number of factors to consider when buying a sun hat. Find out more.

We've got you covered series: Dr. Deshan Sebaratnam

We sat down with Dr. Deshan Sebaratnam to talk about skin cancer, prevention and detection.

Meet Dr. Jessica Duarte Skin Cancer Researcher

We've got you covered series: Dr. Jessica Duarte

Proudly funded by Cure Cancer. We’ve sat down with Australian skin cancer researcher Dr. Jessica Duarte to ask a few questions around her incredible research and sun safety.

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