IF I’M PLAYING SPORT OR DOING SOMETHING ACTIVE I DON’T NEED TO KEEP RE-APPLYING SUNCREAM

FALSE! If for example, you’re swimming, playing sport, showering or towelling yourself dry, suncream will come off due to being in contact with water or sweating. In situations like this you would need to re-apply. We recommend putting suncream on at least three times a day.

FAKE TAN ACTS LIKE SUNCREAM AND PROTECTS YOU FROM THE SUN’S RAYS

TRUE AND FALSE! Some fake tans now do have a sun protection factor in them (SPF), especially ones aimed at the face. However; not all do so its always best to check the label and if unsure wear suncream on top of the fake tan as you don’t want to risk getting burnt.

YOU SHOULD RUB IN SUNCREAM SO YOU CAN’T SEE IT ANYMORE

FALSE! Research shows that most people put suncream on approximately half as thickly as recommended, giving them reduced protection. Ideally, suncream should be patted onto skin and left visible.

For further information visit www.teenagecancertrust.org/shunburn

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MYTH BUSTER

Registered charity (1062559, SC039757)

“I went on sunbeds from a really young age thinking it would help clear up my spots. Instead, I got a little bit addicted and became a red, peely lobster! Not attractive. So now on the beach I cover up with a high factor suncream on my face and body. No one fancies a lifesize pink prawn emerging from the sea! I’d also rather have a safe fake tan than wrinkly leather skin!”

Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter

A MESSAGE FROM HARLEQUINS CAPTAIN AND THE ENGLISH NATIONAL RUGBY UNION TEAM CAPTAIN CHRIS ROBSHAW

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“Rugby is my passion and it doesn’t matter if it’s raining or we’re in the

middle of a heatwave, everyday I’m outside either training, playing professionally or just having a kick about with mates. I would hate the

fact that sunburn could stop me from doing this for a few days.

Not only that but I’d also never live down the ribbing I would get from my team mates if I turned up looking like a red lobster!”

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PROTECT YOUR EYES

COVER UP YOUR SKIN

Throw on a long sleeved shirt or top that ideally has a collar and a sarong or long shorts to banish those burning rays

SLAP ON THE SUNCREAM

Apply generous amounts of water resistant suncream of at least SPF30 and above, to clean, dry skin before going out in the sun

WEAR A HAT OR CAP

Whether its cowboy hat, a floppy hat or baseball cap, all are good at keeping the heat off your head, face neck and ears

SLIP ON THE SHADES

Don’t forget, your eyes need protection too!

CHILL OUT IN THE SHADE

When the sun’s rays are strongest between 11am and 3pm, reach for the shade and sit under a tree, building or umbrella

Shunburn is Teenage Cancer Trust’s annual sun safety campaign. We aim to educate you about the damage sunburn can do to your skin and the steps you can take to be sensible in the sun to avoid burning.

We know that it’s the damage done to the skin when young that can lead to developing skin cancer in later life, so it’s important to avoid the pain and shame of the lobster look by following these five steps….