Protective clothing
1
Clothing should always be the first line of defence when it comes to sun protection.
2
Always wear a protective hat; your forehead, scalp and ears are high risk areas for skin cancers, and even more so if you are bald or have thinning hair, so wear something with a legionnaire flap at the back.
3
Wear clothing that protects arms and legs; ideally choose garments with a tight weave as these offer the best protection.
4
When the day heats up, it is a natural impulse to remove clothing, which can mean you are exposing skin that has not been sun protected. Keep a light top on and protected exposed areas.
5
There has been an increase in the early formation of cataracts linked to prolonged sun exposure over recent years. Wear wraparound sunglasses which offer all round protection.
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