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Watch out for the Aussie sun’s intense ULTRA VIOLET RAYS. (UVR) The sun emits 3 types of UV Rays. . UVC rays are blocked by our Ozone layer. UVA rays cause ageing & skin damage, like wrinkles & discolouration. However it is the UVB rays that are responsible for sunburn & are the cause of 4 out of 5 cases of Skin Cancer.

What you may not know. .

You CAN’T SEE UVR as it isn’t LIGHT. You CAN’T FEEL UVR as it’s not a TEMPERATURE. On a CLOUDY day UVR can be present, even during WINTER. UVR is REFLECTED by Sand, Water, Snow. any bright, shiny surface will allow MORE UVR to harm your skin.

There are 6 skin types that range in rating from LOW to HIGH TOLERANCE to UV.. Do you know your skin type

SUN UV GRAPH

Check the daily UV INDEX RATING on TV & Radio, News & Weather programs.

During Summer the UV INDEX can some-times reach up to 20 in some places! Conditions like this mean you’ll begin to BURN in less than FIVE minutes.

UV INDEX 0-2 = LOW (GREEN)

NO PROTECTION required, except very

fair skin, use Sunscreen & Sunglasses.

UV INDEX 3-5 = MODERATE (YELLOW)

USE PROTECTION from Index 3-5 & up.

Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Clothing & Hat.

UV INDEX 6-7 = HIGH (ORANGE)

Sunglasses, Sunscreen SPF 30.

Wear sun protective clothing.

Wide-brim hat. AVOID peak sun hours.

UV INDEX 8-10 = VERY HIGH (DARK RED)

Follow same as 6-7 Index, but take

EXTRA care, skin will burn QUICKLY.

UV INDEX 11+ = EXTREME (VIOLET)

TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS.

Wear Sunglasses and use Sunscreen,

Full body cover (long-sleeve shirt+pants) Wide brim hat & stay OUT of the sun.