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Sunscreen101: Your burning questions

It’s widely recognised we need sun protection all year round, thanks to New Zealand’s compromised ozone layer and evidence that blue light emitted from our devices has an ageing effect. But summer sun is particularly harsh, so, at this time of year, protecting yourself from its rays is an absolute must. But what natural options are there to slip, slop, slap?

What’s the first step? It may surprise you, but it’s not sunscreen. The more you can keep those burning rays away from your skin, the better, so covering up

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