For sun-loving Aussies, the outdoors is a way of life. But with melanoma skin cancer being one of the most diagnosed cancers among people aged 15 to 44 years (according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and Australasian Association of Cancer Registries), sun protection should be an integral part of everyone’s daily skin care routine.

The Cancer Council Australia’s National Sun Survey found almost one in five Australian adults are sunburned on summer weekends, with most sunburn occurring when the temperature is between 18 and 27 degrees. This is due to the common misunderstanding that UV radiation isn’t as strong on cooler days - when in fact it is not related to temperature. UV radiation cannot be seen or felt.

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