Home > Lifestyle > Sun Sun All sections in Sun » About the sun » Artificial tanning » Global warming » Health tips » Skin cancer » Suncare » The sun and your kids » Why we need the sun » Your skin and the sun » Sun News Teach your kids about the sun's power Youngsters generally love to be outside in the sun, but teaching them to be aware of its power can seem difficult because sunburn can seem like an abstract concept. Sun News Sunscreen slows skin ageing Want younger-looking skin? Sunscreen slows ageing, if used often enough, research shows. More in Sun News Revised sunscreen labels help consumers 1 in 4 sunscreens lacks protection Sun’s health effects to be studied Only 1 in 4 young teens uses sunscreen Why we need the sun The sun: essential for life on earth Life as we know it would not be possible without the heat and light of the sun. See all Why we need the sun » Suncare How does sunscreen work? It's supposed to keep the harmful rays of the sun off your skin. So how does it work, anyway? See all Suncare » About the sun Facts about the sun The sun is the only gigantic ball of superheated gas in our neighbourhood. It’s a massive nuclear reactor 12 000 times the size of the earth. See all About the sun » Take action Subscribe Newsletter » Like Health24 on Faceboook » Quiz Test your sun sense » Types of cancer prevalent in SA men Types of cancer prevalent in SA women The sun and your kids Relieving sunburn in children Children can get seriously sunburnt. Here are some tips to bring relief. See all The sun and your kids » News 1 in 4 sunscreens lacks protection It was recently found that one in every four sunscreen products endorsed by CANSA is lacking when it comes to offering adequate protection against the sun. See all News » Global warming What is global warming? When we burn fossil fuels to run our cars, homes and industries, we produce increased amounts of carbon dioxide and other gases that persist in the atmosphere and trap heat. See all Global warming » advertisement From our sponsors Don’t be taken by surprise this winter, keep your defences up with Vital Hop, skip and jump through winter with Hill’s Pet Nutrition Age-related bone loss is higher in women Conduct your most important Medihelp business from your mobile phone Live healthier Fight off the flu » Flu-proof your home Flu guide Sleep soundly Flu season Boost your defences this winter. Brush up on your smile » Dental caries Bad breath Ask the expert How to brush your teeth Here's the correct way to brush your teeth.