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Sun Safety

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It's super hot summer and we really love swimming. We all know sun exposure adds year to your appearance that's why I'm always bit worried. Good thing there are some good information in the magazines on how to slow down the ageing process before it's too late. Australia grown up in a culture that worship the sun, and their skin has paid the price. It's hard to place the exact figure on the percentage of wrinkling caused by sun damage, but it would certainly be significant. Checking the daily UV index. This gives an indication of the risk of [UV radiation], whatever the temperature or visible sunlight. If the index is three or above, it's vital to wear sunscreen. many of us think we only need to wear sunscreen in the summer, but in Sydney where the UV index can rate three or above for nine months of the year really need to wear sunscreen. Say no to solariums - With their potential to deliver up to five minutes more UV radiation that the midday summer sun, avoidi