Stay sun smart ALL YEAR ROUND
Feb 17, 2022
3 minutes
COMPILED BY: AMBER BRAMBLE
Sun protection is something we often associate with the warmer months, but as autumn starts to approach, it’s a timely reminder that we need to guard ourselves against the harsh rays of UV radiation at all times through the year.
“Even when the sun isn’t shining and the temperatures aren’t high, the UV index may still be high enough to cause skin damage,” explain Dr Michelle Rodrigues, dermatologist and founder of Chroma Dermatology). “Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause sunburn, skin damage in the form of pigmentation and wrinkles, and skin cancer.”
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