Prevention is the best method, a simple application of suncream.
A tablespoon amount every 2 hours to the entire facial area
Sunbeds
Do not offer safe tanning
Sunbeds emit high doses of UV rays. There is a clear link between sunbed use and skin cancer.
The sun
causes skin cancer
Most people living in Northern Ireland have fair skin which puts them at higher risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer here.
The sun
ages your skin
UV rays can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin causing wrinkling, sagging and discolouration.
The sun
burns your skin
Even in our changeable climate, ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage your skin. Sunburn and tanning are signs of skin damage.
