Protecting your skin

Listed below are measures we should all take to help prevent skin cancer in the future.

Stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm during daylight saving hours or between 10am and 2pm all other times of the year. At these times of the day the sun’s UV rays are at their strongest, with more than 60% of UV radiation reaching the Earth.
Stay in the shade. However, be sure to choose your shade carefully as UV can reflect off certain surfaces and you may still burn.
Wear clothing that gives you good protection from the sun, your clothes should cover as much skin as possible. Clothes with closely woven fabric give you the best protection.
Protect lips with sunscreen or lip balm with SPF. Lip cancer is very common amongst outdoor workers due to their prolonged sun exposure.
Use sunscreen. Sunscreen with SPF of at least 15+ with broad spectrum and water resistance should be used regardless of your skin type. It should be applied at least 20 minutes before going outside and reapplication is recommended every 2 hours, especially if you are swimming or participating in any activity, which causes you to sweat or rub off the sunscreen.
Wear wide brimmed hats to protect your face, neck and ears.
Protect your eyes; wear sunglasses that meet Australian Standards. Wrap around and close fitting styles offer the best protection. Exposure to UV can cause eye problems such as cataracts.



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Healthscope Hospitals Medical Centres GP Clinics Skin Clinics Community Programs Human Pathology Victoria New South Wales Queensland South Australia Tasmania Western Australia ACT Northern Territory International Molecular Pathology Veterinary Pathology Australia New Zealand Commercial Pathology Functional Pathology	Protecting your skin Listed below are measures we should all take to help prevent skin cancer in the future. Stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm during daylight saving hours or between 10am and 2pm all other times of the year. At these times of the day the sun’s UV rays are at their strongest, with more than 60% of UV radiation reaching the Earth. Stay in the shade. However, be sure to choose your shade carefully as UV can reflect off certain surfaces and you may still burn. Wear clothing that gives you good protection from the sun, your clothes should cover as much skin as possible. Clothes with closely woven fabric give you the best protection. Protect lips with sunscreen or lip balm with SPF. Lip cancer is very common amongst outdoor workers due to their prolonged sun exposure. Use sunscreen. Sunscreen with SPF of at least 15+ with broad spectrum and water resistance should be used regardless of your skin type. It should be applied at least 20 minutes before going outside and reapplication is recommended every 2 hours, especially if you are swimming or participating in any activity, which causes you to sweat or rub off the sunscreen. Wear wide brimmed hats to protect your face, neck and ears. Protect your eyes; wear sunglasses that meet Australian Standards. Wrap around and close fitting styles offer the best protection. Exposure to UV can cause eye problems such as cataracts.
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