Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2012 | Page 112

FASHION HEALTH & BEAUTY
to get rid of damaged cells. Eventually, it will

It is important to keep an eye on any moles

heal and look healthy, but permanent damage

or freckles you have. If they change at all (for

may have been done.

example, get bigger or begin bleeding), see

Skin cancer can affect anyone, but people
most at risk have fair skin that burns in strong
sun; red or fair hair; a lot of moles or freckles;

your GP. The earlier skin cancer is caught, the
easier it is to treat.
Remember sun damage doesn't just

a personal or family history of skin cancer, or

happen when you're on holiday in the sun.

have already had sunburn, especially when

It can happen when you’re not expecting it,

young. People with naturally brown or black

for example when you go for a walk or sit

skin are less likely to get skin cancer as

in your garden. So spend time in the shade

darker skin has some protection against UV

between 11.0am and 3.0pm; make sure you

rays. However, skin cancer can still occur.

never burn; aim to cover up with a T-shirt, hat

sun

smart
messages
• Spend time in the
shade between 11am
and 3pm.
• Make sure you never
burn.
• Aim to cover up
with a T-shirt, hat and
sunglasses.
• Remember to take
extra care with children.
• Then use factor 15+
sunscreen.

and sunglasses; take extra care with
children; use factor 15+ sunscreen. And
always take special care of children’s
skin. The best way to do this is to cover
them up and keep them in the shade.
So enjoy the rest of the summer,
and let us hope it is a sunny one. But
remember – stay safe in the sun.

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