Sun Safety Practices
What are 3 sun safety practices YOU can do to keep your self safe?
- wearing a hat
- applying sunscreen
- wearing long sleeved clothing
- wearing sun glasses
- avoid tanning beds
- seeking shade during peak hours
What type of skin damage can be caused by excessive UV exposure?
Sunburn! Premature Aging and skin cancer is also a major type of skin damage.
You can’t get sunburned on a cloudy day.
MYTH!!
This pop singer, known for hits like "Baby" and "Peaches", hasn’t had skin cancer but uses his huge platform to promote health and sun safety.
JUSTIN BIEBER
What is the recommended SPF level for sunscreen to effectively protect you from the UV radiation?
50+
What does UV stand for?
Ultra Violet
Australia has the highest skin cancer rates
FACT - thats why sun safety is taken so seriously here
This Australian actor, famous for playing Wolverine, has had multiple skin cancers removed and urges fans to wear sunscreen.
HUGH JACKMAN
What are the 5s's of sun safety?
Slip
Slop
Slap
Seek
Slide
True or False: UV rays can penetrate through clouds.
TRUE - You can even get sunburnt on cloudly days!!!
Sunburns can happen in as little as 15 minutes
Fact - but skin damage may not show untill hours later
hes a WWE legend, known for his muscles and moves, with the catch phrase 'you cant see me'
John Cena
What does the phrase 'slop' mean from the 5 S's?
Slop on SPF50 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen
What time of day generally has the highest UV levels in Australia?
In Australia, the UV is always highest during the middle part of the day between 10am and 4pm.
A tan is a sign of of healthy skin
MYTH - its actually a sign of skin damage
This reality TV star from the Kardashian family had a melanoma scare and had to have a tumor removed from her face in 2022.
Khole Kardashian
How often is the recommended amount of time to reapply sunscreen during the day?
Every 2 hours however the timeframe can depend on your activities and exposure to the sun.
Why is it important to check UV levels almost every day?
It’s crucial to monitor UV to take protective measures so you don't get burnt and damage your skin.
People with darker skin dont need sun protection
MYTH - everyone can be harmed by UV radiation.
did you know - if you have red hair, pale skin or freckles you have a higher risk in getting skin cancers
Hes a music legend from Jamaica, known for Reggae hits, and had a rare type of skin cancer in his toe which lead to his death in 1981.
Bob Marley