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After beating skin cancer, Amy now empowers others to live sun-smart.

Can skin damage caused by the sun be repaired or even reversed?

Woman and man walking on the beach wearing Solbari sun hat and clothing.

Sun hat or sunscreen: which is better for sun protection?

Women on the beach wearing Solbari visor and top.

How to pick the perfect sun hat for sun protection

SOLBARI Winner of 2017 Healthy Skin Award

We are delighted to announce that SOLBARI won for the second year a Healthy Skin Award presented by The Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc.

SOLBARI Winner of 2016 Healthy Skin Award

We are delighted to announce that SOLBARI won last night a Healthy Skin Award presented by The Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc. We thank The Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc. for their ongoing support of SOLBARI and Ego Pharmaceuticals for sponsoring the Award.

Facts & Stats About Skin Cancer In Australia

Skin cancer is often labelled Australia's national cancer but it is also described as the most preventable. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, sun protective clothing, sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are the best ways to help prevent skin cancer.

Solbari helping people living with psoriasis

Helping people living with Psoriasis and sun protective clothing SOLBARI specialises in sun protective clothing, swimwear and sun hats. Our products are designed, tested and rated UPF50+ in Australia by the responsible Government Agency ARPANSA. A UPF50+ is the highest rating available on the market and equivalent to wearing sunscreen SPF50+ all day long, blocks UVA and UVB rays.

Tackling Australia's most preventable & expensive cancer

Our SOLBARI Co-Founder Johanna Young was invited to attend the Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Conference in Melbourne last week, we wanted to share with you some of the most up to date facts coming out of the forum. Professor Adele Green and her colleague Professor David Whiteman, both leaders and world experts from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Queensland have found that skin cancer is caused by over exposure to the sun in at least 90% of cases. Therefore, limiting exposure to harmful UV rays is critical.

SOLBARI Sun Protection Supports MPA

Melanoma Patients Australia SOLBARI is delighted to start a new partnership and support Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA). MPA is one of the largest melanoma patient advocacy groups in Australia and a patient driven not for profit organisation that offers a national network of support and information to patients, their families, carers, and friends, about melanoma prevention, diagnosis, management and treatment.

Informative Statistics About Melanoma In Australia

Melanoma occurs when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells, caused mainly by intense, occasional UV exposure, triggers mutations that lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumours (Source: Skin Cancer Foundation). Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer (Source: SunSmart).

What you may not know about melanoma

Many of you have heard about melanoma. A number of you have been affected by the disease. Melanoma is the most common cancer diagnosed among Australian adolescents and young adults. In the United States, it is the most common form of cancer for young adults ages 25 to 29 and the second most common cancer for people 15 to 29 (Source: American Academy of Dermatology).

SOLBARI stocked at the Cancer Council

As many of you already know, SOLBARI's popular swim dresses are stocked at the Cancer Council in Australia and selling fast. The Cancer Council sent the following email to their Supporters today and we love it!

Skin cancer is a big deal and not just in Australia

According to research conducted in the United States, more young women are getting their skin checked and there is overall more awareness about skin cancer and the benefits of wearing sun protective clothing, a sun hat and sunscreen. This is excellent news, but California based dermatologist Melanie Palm, M.D. says there is something else which needs to addressed. "Most of these women are still tanning, often a lot!"

Some facts and figures about skin cancer....

The ugly truth about skin cancer: Here are some reminders... Every year in Australia, skin cancers account for around 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers. Between 95 and 99% of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun and General Practitioners have over 1 million patient consultations per year for skin cancer in Australia. ...

Welcome to SOLBARI, your specialist in stylish UPF50+ sun protection

The SOLBARI Team welcomes you to our online store and to our blog. Through this blog, we keep you updated with information related to sun protection, how to maintain a healthy skin and our new exciting products. SOLBARI was created to help you protect your skin against the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays and provide you with an effective sun (SOL) barrier (BARI). ...

Content Disclaimer: All content on the Solbari website is for informational purposes only. It does not consitute and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website. Reliance on any information provided on this website is solely at your own risk. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions about your health or a medical condition.

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