How sun's radiation damages you
The invisible ultraviolet sunrays are especially dangerous. They are UVA, UVB and UVC. |
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How sunrays damage your skin
Go into the sun unprotected in any way and UV rays (both UVA and UVB) immediately penetrate your skin.
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Myths about the sun and your skin
It's not only fair skinned South Africans who are at risk of skin cancer, and no, sunbeds and tanning lamps are not all that safe. And UV rays can penetrate thick glass and a metre of water. |
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Skin changes caused by UV
Suntan, sunburn and ageing - all ways in which the sun can affect your skin. But how does it all work? Get the lowdown here. |
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Facts about the sun and your skin
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer among South Africans? Or that the sun is responsible for 80% of premature skin ageing? Brush up on your facts here. |
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The danger signs of a lesion
Most cancer lesions are not associated with bleeding, scab formation or pain. So what are the danger signs? |
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Parts of your body to watch
Melanoma can develop anywhere on the body, even the soles of your feet and parts of the body never exposed to the sun. |
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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? |
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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. |
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Know your skin – cm x cm
The sun exposure you got as a child might only start affecting you now and may even cause skin cancer. The solution? Get up close and personal with your body's biggest organ. |
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Don’t ignore ‘sun spots’
If you’ve noticed a small spot or rough patch on your skin that doesn’t seem to be going away, don’t just ignore it. It could be pre-cancerous. |
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Protect your child from winter sun
When the temperatures start to drop, it’s easy to forget that the winter sun is just as dangerous and harmful to skin. Here's how to protect your child during the next few months. |
