Sun damage is cumulative. Blistering or painful sunburn in childhood and adolescence is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer. Just one single blistering sunburn in adolescence doubles the risk of developing skin cancer later in life.
Research suggests that if everyone used an SPF 15+ sunscreen regularly at least until the age of 18, the number of people getting melanoma could be reduced by over 70%.
Whatever your age and regardless of your sun tanning habits to date, it’s never too late to start the prevention programme by using SUNSENSE sunscreens.
Always use a sunscreen in conjunction with other protective measures such as wearing a wide-brimmed hat, and protective clothing and staying out of the sun during the middle of the day.
