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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

UV-Blocker compact personal sun umbrella in use outdoors — UV Index Umbrella Guide

UV Index Umbrella Guide: What Every UV Level Me...

> TLDR: The UV index dictates how fast unprotected skin burns, not just how bright the sun looks. At UV 1-2, most people need minimal protection. UV 3-5 requires sunscreen...

UV Index Umbrella Guide: What Every UV Level Me...

> TLDR: The UV index dictates how fast unprotected skin burns, not just how bright the sun looks. At UV 1-2, most people need minimal protection. UV 3-5 requires sunscreen...

golf sun umbrella

Why You Need a Golf Sun Umbrella Even in Winter...

Ron Walker Founder, UV-Blocker | Melanoma Survivor 📑 Table of Contents Why winter golf UV exposure is worse than you think How a golf sun umbrella improves winter course performance...

Why You Need a Golf Sun Umbrella Even in Winter...

Ron Walker Founder, UV-Blocker | Melanoma Survivor 📑 Table of Contents Why winter golf UV exposure is worse than you think How a golf sun umbrella improves winter course performance...

Rosacea sun protection UV umbrella guide

Rosacea Sun Protection: The Complete UV Umbrell...

Ron Walker Founder, UV-Blocker | Melanoma Survivor 📑 Table of Contents Why does sun exposure trigger rosacea flares? Why isn't sunscreen enough for rosacea sufferers? How do UV umbrellas protect...

Rosacea Sun Protection: The Complete UV Umbrell...

Ron Walker Founder, UV-Blocker | Melanoma Survivor 📑 Table of Contents Why does sun exposure trigger rosacea flares? Why isn't sunscreen enough for rosacea sufferers? How do UV umbrellas protect...

UV-Blocker compact personal sun umbrella in use outdoors — Can You Get Vitamin D in the Shade? The Science-Backed Guide for Sun-Protective People

Can You Get Vitamin D in the Shade? The Science...

Can you get vitamin D in the shade? If you use a UV umbrella, you have likely asked yourself this critical question. This specific tension between strict sun protection and...

Can You Get Vitamin D in the Shade? The Science...

Can you get vitamin D in the shade? If you use a UV umbrella, you have likely asked yourself this critical question. This specific tension between strict sun protection and...

Parasol vs umbrella: a woman walking a city street under a silver UPF 50+ UV-Blocker sun parasol with a navy underside

Parasol vs Umbrella: What's the Difference and ...

Parasol vs umbrella: most decorative parasols block only 50-80% of UV, while a UPF 50+ sun umbrella blocks over 98%. Here is how to tell which you own.

Parasol vs Umbrella: What's the Difference and ...

Parasol vs umbrella: most decorative parasols block only 50-80% of UV, while a UPF 50+ sun umbrella blocks over 98%. Here is how to tell which you own.

Beach umbrella vs beach tent shade comparison

Beach Umbrella vs Beach Tent: The Complete Shad...

Every year, roughly 1,000 people visit emergency rooms due to injuries from wind-blown beach umbrellas, while thousands more arrive at popular coastal destinations with beach tents only to discover they...

Beach Umbrella vs Beach Tent: The Complete Shad...

Every year, roughly 1,000 people visit emergency rooms due to injuries from wind-blown beach umbrellas, while thousands more arrive at popular coastal destinations with beach tents only to discover they...