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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?
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.
Whatever skin you're in, cover up
All South Africans, regardless of their skin colour, should take heed when spending long periods of time in the sun.
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.
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.
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?
Watch out for 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.
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