Home > Lifestyle > Sun > Suncare Suncare 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 Here comes the sun Life on Earth cannot exist without the sun - but its ultraviolet rays can cause melanoma, a serious, aggressive and potentially deadly form of cancer. 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 How does sunscreen work? It's supposed to keep the harmful rays of the sun off your skin. So how does it work, anyway? Thirteen summer safety tips You know that the sun is dangerous and that you need to take precautions. But it's a schlep to go through the whole sunscreen routine at the beach, right? Not really. Can fabric protect you? When spending a day at the beach, one often relies on an umbrella or a gazebo to block some of the sun's rays. But how effective is it really? Making the sun your friend What do beaches, ice creams, swimming and tanning all have in common? They’re all dependent on the sun, of course. MAny people however, neglect to protect themselves. “ Latest comment on Health24 Douglas Hollis says... Useful work. And strangely, not a single skeptic in sight for this one. Earth is warmer today, say scientists ” What is SPF? Sunscreens block or absorb ultraviolet light, but they must be chosen and applied correctly. To understand them properly, you need to know what the term SPF means. load more articles advertisement From our sponsors There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available Medihelp’s regional information sessions Superior comfort and support Live healthier Keep your bones healthy » Osteoporosis risk The beauty of bones Ask the expert Osteoporosis facts Here are some interesting facts about the condition that you might not have known: Fight cold and flu » Myths and facts Cold or flu? Where germs hide 15 tips to stay healthy in winter Don't let colds and flu stop you this winter.
How does sunscreen work? It's supposed to keep the harmful rays of the sun off your skin. So how does it work, anyway?
Thirteen summer safety tips You know that the sun is dangerous and that you need to take precautions. But it's a schlep to go through the whole sunscreen routine at the beach, right? Not really.
Can fabric protect you? When spending a day at the beach, one often relies on an umbrella or a gazebo to block some of the sun's rays. But how effective is it really?
Making the sun your friend What do beaches, ice creams, swimming and tanning all have in common? They’re all dependent on the sun, of course. MAny people however, neglect to protect themselves.
What is SPF? Sunscreens block or absorb ultraviolet light, but they must be chosen and applied correctly. To understand them properly, you need to know what the term SPF means.