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8 ways to keep your family sun safe With top advice from Nivea Sun and Cancer Research UK, you can keep safe in the sun, at home and abroad
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SLAP IT ON
When the family is getting dressed, look for areas that aren’t covered by clothes and apply sunscreen. Put plenty on and reapply often. Adults and kids should use sunscreen with at least SPF15 and four or more stars for protection against the two main types of UV rays.
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AIM FOR SHADE
One of the best ways to protect your skin is to spend time in the shade. Look for full shade, rather than dappled trees. If you’re sitting under an umbrella in the garden, make sure you move it (or yourself) as the sun shifts.
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PICK YOUR MOMENT
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COVER UP
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YouGov: yougov.co.uk/news/2017/05/16/almost-quarter-brits-dont-use-sun-cream-summer/, 16 May 2017. Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666) and the Isle of Man (1103)
In strong sunshine everyone needs to wear clothes that cover them up – think loose, long-sleeved tops, wide-brimmed hats or caps, and a pair of sunglasses.
Left to right: Kids Roll-on SPF50+ 50ml, £5 (£10/100ml); Kids Moisturising Sun Spray SPF50+ 200ml, £5 (£2.50/100ml); Protect & Moisture Sun Spray SPF50+ 200ml, £5 (£2.50/100ml); Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+ 200ml, £5 (£2.50/100ml)
The sun’s UV rays are strongest between 11am and 3pm, when the sun is at its highest in the sky. Head for shade around this time and try to plan outdoor activities for during the earlier and later parts of the day.
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months of April and September when UV levels are at their highest, and especially if your family’s skin burns easily.
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BE SHADOW SMART
Know when the sun is at its strongest by checking out your shadow. When it is shorter than you are, that’s when you’re most likely to burn.
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KNOW YOUR FAMILY’S SKIN
Get to know how your and your family’s skin responds in the sun. If you have a lighter skin tone or burn more easily, take extra care. Don’t let sunburn catch you out.
STAYCATION DANGER
You can’t feel UV radiation, so it can be easy to get sunburnt – even in the UK. Wear sunscreen, cover up and aim for shade, particularly between the
Look for SPF15 or higher, then put plenty on and reapply regularly. It’s what you do with it that counts!
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CHECK THE DATE
Almost one in five of us is knowingly using expired sunscreen*. The bottle should have a symbol on the back telling you how long you can use it for, but this is usually a year after opening.