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Sun Safety & Prevention
Sun Safety & Prevention
Over 80% of all skin cancers are preventable by following
just 5 simple sun safe measures: Slip, Slop, Slap, Slide, Shade...
A child’s delicate skin can burn within minutes causing
irreparable damage - learn how to protect them...
Do you know your facts about Sunscreen? Which to buy, what
SPF, UVA protection, how much to apply, when to reapply...
Did you know that the snow reflects up to 80% of sun
burning UV radiation! Learn about winter sun protection...
Is your child’s school or pre-school Sun Safe?
Make sure children are protected during school hours...
Do you work outdoors? Is your workplace Sun Safe?
Find out more about Sun Safety in the Workplace...
Prevention is better than cure
Rates of skin cancer are increasing faster than any other cancer and melanoma (the deadliest form of the disease) is now one of the most common cancers in 15-34 year olds. However, the good news is that over 80% of all skin cancers are preventable. By being sun savvy and following just five simple steps - skin cancer is almost entirely avoidable and this is exactly why sun safety should be taken seriously.
We all enjoy the sun, it makes us feel better and yes, it has some health benefits, but it is very important that we learn to enjoy the sun safely and to take the appropriate precautions to prevent skin damage. This can be anything from premature ageing of the skin, to skin cancer.
Just one case of serious sun burn in childhood or adolescence can more than double a persons risk of getting melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer.
So the message really is to be aware, be sun safe and to never burn!
THE FIVE S'S OF SUN SAFETY:
sun savvy steps and always remember the golden rule - NEVER BURN!Learn More
out the truth and misconceptions
what you should be looking for...
Articles of interest
SKCIN are delighted to highlight a positive initiative by New College Lanarkshire in Motherwell. The college is supporti...
22nd Jun 2023 1:05pm
Innovative, global healthcare company Sanofi are officially the UK’s first employer to become a Skin Cancer SOS Accred...
24th May 2022 9:06am
Antonia, who is a passionate activist and campaigner of raising awareness for accessing safe beauty and aesthetic ...
27th Jan 2022 6:39pm
SKCIN receives industry recognition as a ‘WINNER’ at the 2021 Safety in Beauty Diamond Awards.
SKCIN are delighted to have attended the prestigious event that took place on Saturday 4th December at the Royal L...
6th Dec 2021 2:37pm
The UK’s leading skin cancer awareness charity Skcin are delighted to announce the launch of their mobile application ...
17th Aug 2021 9:21pm
