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Spending time in the sun is good for the body, but it can also cause skin damage and increase your risk of skin cancer. Practicing good sun safety by using a good suncscreen and covering up at peak times can help reduce this risk.


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Sun safety summary

Sun safety

What's the best type of sunscreen to use?

Sunscreen: How to apply it and how often

Sunburn treatments: What to do and which ones give relief?

How to treat heatstroke at home

Are sunbeds safe?

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke

Sunburn

Sunscreen and sun safety

Actinic keratosis

Sun safety summary

Sun safety

What's the best type of sunscreen to use?

Sunscreen: How to apply it and how often

Sunburn treatments: What to do and which ones give relief?

How to treat heatstroke at home

Are sunbeds safe?

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke

Sunburn

Sunscreen and sun safety

Actinic keratosis

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