After Sun Care

You often hear the term “a healthy tan” or how you should “get a little colour”, but are you really healthier with a tan?

Being the skin cancer capital of the world, sunscreens are part of everyday life in Australia. But have you ever thought about what goes into your sunscreen and what makes a good one? This article will help you gain a better understanding of just what is behind the ‘SPF’.

Australia is a nation of sun-seekers – our long summers and pristine coastline making sure of that. But this sun-kissed lifestyle can have damaging effects. Not only is the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation the main cause of skin cancer, it can also lead to sunburn, premature ageing, eye damage¹ and skin dryness.