Recommended by Dermatologists, Approved by the Melanoma International Foundation

Fabric tested by SGS to AS/NZS 4399

From 2011 onwards, the Melanoma International Foundation awarded the UV-Blocker its Seal of Approval every year.

Sadly, the COVID pandemic forced the Melanoma International Foundation to close permanently in 2020. You can still view their Seal of Approval page.

Leading Dermatologists on UV-Blocker's UV Parasols and Umbrellas

Few people see the sun's effect on skin as clearly as dermatologists do, from a simple sunburn through to a serious skin cancer diagnosis. To better protect their patients, several leading US dermatologists have recommended the UV-Blocker umbrella. In their view, the protection it gives helps keep patients and their families safe from skin-damaging UV rays.

“My patients routinely ask me about other UV-protective options besides sunscreen and sun avoidance. Now, I have another fantastic option for my patients. Being a UV-Blocker umbrella user myself, this travel umbrella has many purposes besides rain protection. I highly recommend the UV-Blocker umbrella to you and your family for its compactness, ease of use and storage, durability, coolness, and most importantly, its sun protection against skin cancer and premature aging.”

Dr. David A. Kasper, DO Dermatology & Skin Cancer Institute - Lansdale, PA

“It’s not just the Baby Boomers who I have been treating for sun-related skin damage including skin cancer. I have seen an increasing number of younger individuals with varying degrees of UV-related skin problems…problems that are most often preventable. I spend vacation time with my grandchildren on Rehoboth Beach in Delaware. The first items we pack are our UV-Blocker Beach Umbrellas. I have been recommending them to my patients for years.”

Dr. Andrea Buck, DO Burlington County Dermatology - Medford NJ

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“An all-to-common result of exposure to the sun is actinic keratosis. Usually affecting older adults, it can develop on the face, lips, ears, back of hands, forearms, scalp, and neck. The rough, scaly skin patch enlarges slowly and can eventually become cancerous. The UV-Blocker umbrella is one of the most effective defenses against this type of sun damage on the market today. I highly recommend it to patients who spend time outdoors in sunny conditions.”

Dr. Aradhna Saxena, MD Dermatology & Skin Cancer Institute - Fort Washington, PA

A Real Difference in Everyday Life: What Customers Say About Their UV-Blocker Parasol

Guided by their dermatologists' advice and their own research, many people now reach for a UV-Blocker whenever they head to the beach, a soccer match or a backyard barbecue. Seeking shade is one of Cancer Council's five sun protection steps, and customers value the peace of mind of knowing their umbrella offers the highest level of protection from the sun's damaging rays.

My dermatologist said that sunscreen is not enough

“Excellent! I bought it because my dermatologist said that sunscreen is not enough protection. It is actually cooler underneath and even though lightweight, is well made and sturdy. It is everything I wanted and more! Love it!”

Hope B., who bought the UV-Blocker Travel Umbrella

My dermatologist was delighted to hear about the UV Umbrella during a recent checkup

“I'm very fair-skinned, burn easily, and am on a couple of medications that require me to limit sun exposure. The UV Umbrella is a great solution! My dermatologist was delighted to hear about the UV Umbrella during a recent checkup."

Donna W., who bought the UV-Blocker Travel Umbrella

I was pleased to have the beach Umbrella with me at my most recent vacation. I was able to stay on the beach for a longer time. I have no signs of sunburn.

“I have had several skin cancers removed in my life. I was pleased to have the beach Umbrella w/ me at my most recent vacation. I was able to stay on the beach for a longer time. I have no signs of sunburn. The temperature of the beach was 90 but sitting underneath the umbrella felt much cooler by at least ten degrees. thank you again for the chance to purchase something that obviously has improved my ability to enjoy the beach more.”

Lyn B., who bought the UV-Blocker Beach Umbrella

I had melanoma successfully removed 10 years ago and rely on products like this to stay cancer free

“The umbrella works great to provide shade in the sun. The company responded quickly to my question about the product and demonstrated its strong commitment to its customers and product warranty. I had melanoma successfully removed 10 years ago and rely on products like this to stay cancer free.”

Carol N., who bought the UV-Blocker Travel Umbrella

The UV-Blocker umbrella is wonderful - It’s changed my life!

“It’s changed my life! I live in sunny Kelowna British Columbia. I have had lots of skin cancer and the last one was a huge surgery on my nose. Hats make me feel hot and uncomfortable. The UV-Blocker umbrella is wonderful.”