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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.

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Sun Protection Guides for Australia

Does a spray tan protect from the sun

Does a Spray Tan Protect from the Sun? The Myth...

Millions of travelers book spray tan appointments before their vacations every year, hoping to arrive at the beach with a bronzed, sun-kissed look. For many, this darker skin tone provides...

Does a Spray Tan Protect from the Sun? The Myth...

Millions of travelers book spray tan appointments before their vacations every year, hoping to arrive at the beach with a bronzed, sun-kissed look. For many, this darker skin tone provides...

Sun protection for bald head

Sun Protection for Bald Head: The Missing Layer...

Eighty-five percent of men experience significant hair thinning by the age of 50, and squamous cell carcinoma — the second most common form of skin cancer — is frequently found...

Sun Protection for Bald Head: The Missing Layer...

Eighty-five percent of men experience significant hair thinning by the age of 50, and squamous cell carcinoma — the second most common form of skin cancer — is frequently found...

Carrying a large folding umbrella on daily commutes

Guide to Carrying a Large Folding Umbrella on D...

When the weather flips without warning, the last thing anyone wants is to be stranded mid-commute with soggy clothes and no cover. From bus stops to sidewalks, shelter isn’t always...

Guide to Carrying a Large Folding Umbrella on D...

When the weather flips without warning, the last thing anyone wants is to be stranded mid-commute with soggy clothes and no cover. From bus stops to sidewalks, shelter isn’t always...

Sun protection after Mohs surgery recovery

Sun Protection After Mohs Surgery: The Complete...

Over 850,000 Mohs surgery procedures are performed annually in the United States, and nearly every patient leaves the clinic with the same instruction: avoid the sun. Yet most post-surgery guides...

Sun Protection After Mohs Surgery: The Complete...

Over 850,000 Mohs surgery procedures are performed annually in the United States, and nearly every patient leaves the clinic with the same instruction: avoid the sun. Yet most post-surgery guides...

UV-Blocker compact personal sun umbrella in use outdoors — The Sun Parasol Trend

The Sun Parasol Trend: Why Millions Are Trading...

In Japan, the number of men purchasing sun parasols surged by an astonishing 2,280% over just four years. Across the Korea Strait, major department stores saw parasol sales jumping between...

The Sun Parasol Trend: Why Millions Are Trading...

In Japan, the number of men purchasing sun parasols surged by an astonishing 2,280% over just four years. Across the Korea Strait, major department stores saw parasol sales jumping between...

Best chair umbrella for beach and bleacher seats

The Best Chair Umbrella for Every Seat: Beach, ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) logs roughly 3,000 emergency room visits annually from beach umbrella injuries, with wind involved in over half of these documented cases. The majority of...

The Best Chair Umbrella for Every Seat: Beach, ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) logs roughly 3,000 emergency room visits annually from beach umbrella injuries, with wind involved in over half of these documented cases. The majority of...