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Why didn't my sunscreen work?

This blog describes the potential reasons why the sunscreen you used didn't work to the level you expected. Sunscreen should be considered a "last resort" not a primary means of sun protection. Dermatologists agree that wearing UPF 50+ sun protective clothing and a broad brim sun hat is the best way to prevent sunburn.

The truth about a suntan

There is no such thing as a healthy tan! The skin produces a dark-coloured pigment, melanin, as a shield against further damage from UV radiation. The darkening provides some protection against sunburn: a dark tan on a white skin offers a sun protection factor of between 2 and 4.

Solbari featured in The Daily Mail

Solbari has been featured in The Daily Mail in a healthy guide to gardening. 'The ears, hairline and neck are all hot spots for the two most common types of skin cancer — squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma — yet many people forget to protect these areas when gardening,' says Dr Anton Alexandroff, a consultant dermatologist at BMI The Manor Hospital in Bedford.

Solbari featured in The Times

We are thrilled to see Solbari recognised by The Times as one of the recommended clothing brands with adequate Ultraviolet Protection Factor. Wearing the right sun protective clothing is "the first line of defence against the sun. Clothing with an embedded sun protection factor is a good idea."

Sun protective clothing: Why it's worth it

At Solbari we encourage individuals to enjoy the outdoors while protecting themselves from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays.One way to protect yourself is with Solbari sun protective clothing. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, sun protective clothing is the single most effective form of sun protection for the body.

What does UPF mean?

This blog explains that UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor and indicates what level of UV radiation is absorbed by the fabric (and is therefore blocked before it reaches your skin).The Australian Government tests and rates the UPF rating of fabrics.

Solbari Sun Protection fabrics are tested and accredited UPF 50+ by the Australian Government

Solbari Sun Protection fabrics are tested and accredited UPF 50+ by ARPANSA, the Australian Government agency responsible for attributing UPF sun protective ratings to fabrics. UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor and UPF 50+, the highest UPF rating means that only up to 2% of UV can penetrate the fabric.

The best sun protective clothing brands

Dermatologists recommend sun protective clothing as the first line of defence against UV overexposure and the development of skin cancer. It is great that there is also now a growing awareness with the public at large of the benefits of specialised sun protective clothing.

UPF clothing testing explained

This blog explains how the Australian Government UPF clothing testing process works. ARPANSA have been testing and rating UPF clothing since 1990. The UPF clothing ratings awarded range from UPF 15 to 50+. UPF 50+ is the maximum UPF clothing rating achievable.

What are the best ways to treat sunburn?

In this blog we describe immediate actions you can take to treat sunburn. These actions include to cool down, moisturise, decrease the inflammation, replenish your fluids and to protect yourself from further sun exposure by wearing UPF 50+ sun protection clothing.

What are the different stages of Melanoma Skin Cancer?

To determine the stage of melanoma the lesion (the area of the skin being reviewed) needs to be removed along with some healthy tissue and then examined. The lesion will be measured using a microscope in millimetres and some other factors will be considered which are highlighted below. The classification in this blog is a way of describing the stage of development and the risk profile of the melanoma skin cancer.

What is non melanoma skin cancer?

In this blog we describe what is meant by non melanoma skin cancer. Non melanoma skin cancer excludes melanoma but includes the most common form of skin cancers which are basal cell carcinoma (or BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). We also explain what causes BCC and SCC and what they may appear like on the skin.

What is melanoma?

This blog explains what a melanoma is, how and why it develops and the potential consequences of having a melanoma skin cancer. The primary cause of melanoma is cumulative exposure to the sun, which makes skin cancer one of the most preventable forms of cancer with the right sun safe behaviour.

What is basal cell carcinoma?

This blog explains what basal cell carcinoma is, how it may appear on the skin and what the consequences of having a BCC can be. Basal cell carcinoma is the most frequent occurrence of non-melanoma skin cancer, accounting for around 70% of all cases.

What are the different types of melanoma?

In this blog we describe the main types of melanoma skin cancer: Superficial spreading melanoma Desmoplastic melanoma Acral lentiginous melanoma Ocular melanoma Anorectal melanoma

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