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For Australians, sun safety is almost a way of life. From the “no hat, no play” rule in schools to constant reminders of “Slip, Slop, Slap,” sunscreen has always been a national obsession. That’s why 34-year-old Newcastle mum Reich was stunned when doctors found a skin cancer spot on her nose last year despite her…
Summer sunshine feels good, but it also brings plenty of confusion about how to stay safe outdoors. From how SPF really works to whether beach umbrellas actually protect you, myths about sunscreen are everywhere. Some come from influencers pushing “natural alternatives,” while others have just become common wisdom over time. So what’s fact and what’s…
A controversial post recently went viral on social media claiming that sunscreen use increases the risk of skin cancer. This claim contradicts the fact that ultraviolet (UV) rays are the main cause of skin cancer, especially melanoma, and sunscreen is designed to protect the skin from these rays. One social media user, who has nearly…
