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In much of Australia the UV Index reaches 3 or above for most of the year, and all year round in the north. That's the level at which SunSmart recommends sun protection: shade, clothing, a broad-brimmed hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. These guides cover UV parasols, sun-sensitive medicines and staying cooler outdoors.

Start with our Australian guides:

Sun Protection Guides for Australia

Eczema and Sun Exposure: Why Dermatologists Prescribe UV and Then Tell You to Avoid the Sun

Eczema and Sun Exposure: Why Dermatologists Pre...

Eczema and sun exposure is a medical paradox — controlled UV treats eczema, but uncontrolled sun triggers flares. AAD-backed guide to navigating both sides safely.

Eczema and Sun Exposure: Why Dermatologists Pre...

Eczema and sun exposure is a medical paradox — controlled UV treats eczema, but uncontrolled sun triggers flares. AAD-backed guide to navigating both sides safely.

parasol

Understanding the Benefits of a Parasol With UV...

Spring brings that familiar mix of sunshine, longer afternoons, and the pull to spend more time outside. Whether we’re heading to a weekend baseball game, setting up a picnic in...

Understanding the Benefits of a Parasol With UV...

Spring brings that familiar mix of sunshine, longer afternoons, and the pull to spend more time outside. Whether we’re heading to a weekend baseball game, setting up a picnic in...

Sun Protection After Cancer Treatment: Why Survivors Need a Lifelong UV Strategy (And How to Build One)

Sun Protection After Cancer Treatment: Why Surv...

Sun protection after cancer treatment matters for years, not weeks. AAD-backed guide to radiation recall risk, secondary skin cancer prevention, and the shade-first UV strategy.

Sun Protection After Cancer Treatment: Why Surv...

Sun protection after cancer treatment matters for years, not weeks. AAD-backed guide to radiation recall risk, secondary skin cancer prevention, and the shade-first UV strategy.

Melasma Triggers: Why UV, Visible Light, and Heat All Darken Your Skin (And What Actually Blocks All Three)

Melasma Triggers: Why UV, Visible Light, and He...

Melasma triggers include UV, visible light, and heat — sunscreen only blocks one. AAD-backed guide to understanding all three pathways and the shade-first protection strategy.

Melasma Triggers: Why UV, Visible Light, and He...

Melasma triggers include UV, visible light, and heat — sunscreen only blocks one. AAD-backed guide to understanding all three pathways and the shade-first protection strategy.

Sun Allergy Symptoms: How to Tell If Your Skin Is Reacting to UV (And What Dermatologists Say to Do About It)

Sun Allergy Symptoms: How to Tell If Your Skin ...

Sun allergy symptoms include itchy bumps, hives, and blisters after UV exposure. Mayo Clinic and AAD-backed guide to PMLE, solar urticaria, diagnosis, and shade protection.

Sun Allergy Symptoms: How to Tell If Your Skin ...

Sun allergy symptoms include itchy bumps, hives, and blisters after UV exposure. Mayo Clinic and AAD-backed guide to PMLE, solar urticaria, diagnosis, and shade protection.

Rosacea Flare Prevention: The AAD-Backed Daily Protocol That Stops UV and Heat Triggers

Rosacea Flare Prevention: The AAD-Backed Daily ...

Rosacea flare prevention backed by AAD research. Sun triggers 81% of flares through UV and heat — physical shade and heat management outperform sunscreen alone.

Rosacea Flare Prevention: The AAD-Backed Daily ...

Rosacea flare prevention backed by AAD research. Sun triggers 81% of flares through UV and heat — physical shade and heat management outperform sunscreen alone.