Sun Protection Blogs

No more neck sunburn: the best gaiters and sun protection neckwear

No more neck sunburn: the best gaiters and sun protection neckwear

Most Australians are pretty good at remembering sunscreen these days (mainly because we’ve all learnt the hard way how painful sunburn is). We wear long-sleeve shirts and hats. But we...

The ultimate 3-step sun protective clothing system for Australians

The ultimate 3-step sun protective clothing system for Australians

Ask anyone overseas what they know about Australia, and you can bet they’ll say two things: the glorious weather, and our love of the great outdoors. They’re 100% right, but...

Choosing the right sunscreen for you and your family

Choosing the right sunscreen for you and your family

With a plethora of brands and products out there that all claim to protect you from the sun, how do we make a conscious, informed choice when it comes to...

Is Sunscreen Safe For Babies and Children?

Is Sunscreen Safe For Babies and Children?

Many parents are concerned about what the best sunscreen for children is. The best sunscreen for babies and children would be one that is safe, effective, and liked by kids...

Sun gloves: do I really need them?

Sun gloves: do I really need them?

From UPF50+ swimwear to sun sleeves, shirts to face shields, Aussies are finally adopting the most effective (and the simplest) way to protect themselves from sun damage. Despite this positive...

Why pro athletes wear arm sleeves (and perform better)

Why pro athletes wear arm sleeves (and perform better)

We’re always looking for ways to improve our game; tweaking our diet, or supercharging our training regimen. But what if there was a simple and inexpensive way you could boost...

Golfers prefer arm sleeves over long sleeves, and you should too

Golfers prefer arm sleeves over long sleeves, and you should too

Golfers tend to have a lot of quirks and habits that they swear by when they’re on the course. But one thing most golfers have in common is a preference...

5 ways sun protection clothing is devoted to protecting you

5 ways sun protection clothing is devoted to protecting you

UPF 50+ clothing has been proven to be the best way to protect your defenceless skin – and largest organ – from the sun’s damaging rays. Here are 5 ways...

Improve Your Long Game

Improve Your Long Game

Raising the awareness of sun protection in golf Cancer Council NSW is aiming to raise awareness and educate golfers on the importance of sun protection through their ‘Improve your long game’ program....

Top 7 body parts most likely to get skin cancer (and how to prevent it)

Top 7 body parts most likely to get skin cancer (and how to prevent it)

Skin cancer is rife in Australia, and there are 7 places on your body where they’re most likely to crop up. If you take charge now, you can prevent the...

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10 Astonishing Things Sun Sleeves Can Do To Make Your Life Better

Ventilating, cooling, sports-loving, and perfect for protecting tattoos – did you know the little ol’ sun sleeve could do all that…and more? They’re the simplest way to protect you and...

Why Your Shirt Is Not 100% Effective Against The Sun (And How Sun Protection Clothes Work)

Why Your Shirt Is Not 100% Effective Against The Sun (And How Sun Protection Clothes Work)

The clothes you’re wearing right now are only giving you very minimal protection from the sun, despite everything we’ve believed for decades. It’s a dangerous misconception that contributes to our...

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10 Skin Cancer "Facts" That Are Actually Myths!

Many things in our daily life contribute to increasing the risk of skin cancer, sometimes without us knowing it. Because of how common these activities are, most people don’t usually think about their risk factors.

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Sun Protection Arm Sleeves: How They Work And Why People Are Loving Them

It’s high summer, the sun is blistering, and you see someone wearing long sleeves. You grin to yourself as you feel the breeze on your arms; why on earth would...

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Why Slip-Slop-Slap Isn’t Protecting You From Skin Cancer – And What Will

We’ve heard slip-slop-slap since we were freckle-faced kids, but a t-shirt and a ‘slop’ of sunscreen haven’t been enough to slow the rate of skin cancer. Why? Partly because that...

Prize Money and Sponsorships Are Growing in Women’s Golf, but Is It Enough?

Prize Money and Sponsorships Are Growing in Women’s Golf, but Is It Enough?

Golfers will compete for a $5 million purse when the L.P.G.A.’s first major of the season begins on Thursday. But women continue to lag far behind men. Brittany Lincicome started...