GET IT I HEALTH
Stylish, savvy and
sun smart
Stay stylish this summer while keeping sun smart with our list of sun protection tips that won’t compromise your show-stopping poolside glam e’ve heard the statistics and we know all too well what damage a few hours too long in the sun can do, but who can resist when summer days on the Gold Coast are so beautiful? A Sunday spent sipping on cocktails and lounging beside the pool with the latest issue of Get it in hand? Yes please! For some of us, just five minutes in the sun means a full bottle of aloe vera and a week of shedding skin. But even if you are one of the lucky few that has never felt the painful sting of sunburn, you’re still just as susceptible to skin cancer. So what are we supposed to do, simply accept our fate and lock ourselves away in the darkest depths of our homes, never to feel the warm embrace of the sunshine beating on our skin? No! There is hope for us mere sunseeking mortals. With Med Centres Skin Cancer checks and a couple of our sun smart style ideas under your belt, you’ll be able to enjoy everything the Sunshine State has to offer this summer.
STYLISH COVER UPS
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by Coolibar You don’t have to layer yourself with fabric if you want to spend the day in the sun ladies, just be savvy about your fabric choices. Synthetic fabrics such as nylon and polyester offer more protection as they have a tighter fabric weave, meaning less harmful UV rays will reach your skin. Some brands offer a UPF rating for their clothing (not to be confused with SPF, this stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor), which is the most effective choice when it comes to sun protection. A t-shirt with a UPF 50 rating offers the best coverage, only letting 2% of the sun’s rays reach your skin, compared to the 20% from your favourite cotton tee.
BE SPF SAVY Be proactive ladies, don’t wait until you’re out at the beach to lather yourself head to toe in SPF sunscreen. If you still want that bronzed, summer glow, get your hands on a gradual tanning
moisturiser. These heaven-sent babies often have an SPF factor (most SPF 15) also, which means you’re getting a safe, beautiful tan! THE RIGHT HAT What better way to make a fashion statement than with an oversized wide brimmed hat? Not only will you be the style envy of the poolside social scene, but you’ll also have some extra sun protection. It’s a no brainer — don your most dramatic wide brimmed hat, pull on the black shades and rock the safe summer style! GET CHECKED Lastly and perhaps most importantly, book in for regular appointments with Med Centres. Early detection of skin cancers can help prevent you from becoming another statistic, and with two in three Australians being diagnosed by the age of 70 each year, that’s a statistic you want to avoid! Next time you’re booking in your bikini wax and microdermabrasion scrub, book in at Med Centres and ensure your skin is glowing from the inside out!
FREE Skin Cancer checks FREE Anti-wrinkle injectable consultations FREE Hormone consultations This offer is valid to current Medicare card holders.
A Medical Centre that provides affordable, accessible, quality healthcare for the whole family. Bulk Billing Available. P 5596 8400 medcentres.com.au
January 2018
Opening hours Mon – Fri 7am to 6pm • Sat 8.30am – 2.00pm Stockland Shopping Centre, Shop 008, 1 Pitcairn Way, Pacific Pines
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