Melanoma International Foundation Endorsed
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Prices in AUD, Ships to Australia
Melanoma International Foundation Endorsed
Dermatologist Approved
Prices in AUD, Ships to Australia
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:
Is it weird to use an umbrella in the sun in Australia? No. Cancer Council recommends portable shade and sells UPF 50+ umbrellas. Here is the full answer.
Is it weird to use an umbrella in the sun in Australia? No. Cancer Council recommends portable shade and sells UPF 50+ umbrellas. Here is the full answer.
New Zealand sun protection for travelers: why peak UV runs about 40% stronger than matching northern latitudes, when the season starts and what to pack.
New Zealand sun protection for travelers: why peak UV runs about 40% stronger than matching northern latitudes, when the season starts and what to pack.
Can you take a UV umbrella on a plane in Australia? Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar all allow compact umbrellas as carry-on. Here is what to know.
Can you take a UV umbrella on a plane in Australia? Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar all allow compact umbrellas as carry-on. Here is what to know.
Best UV umbrella Australia guide: UPF 50+ tested options that survive extreme UV. See why standard umbrellas fail and which ones actually protect you.
Best UV umbrella Australia guide: UPF 50+ tested options that survive extreme UV. See why standard umbrellas fail and which ones actually protect you.
- The Danger: Australia has 15% higher UV radiation than Europe or US due to the ozone hole and Earth's elliptical orbit
- The Danger: Australia has 15% higher UV radiation than Europe or US due to the ozone hole and Earth's elliptical orbit
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