Preventing Skin Cancer

Eden Wellbeing Massage Therapies & Reflexology in Swindon November 04, 2014

In recent times, the publicity surrounding the causes of skin cancer has become widespread.  When we know what increases the risk of a cancer, it makes it easier to prevent it, although we do not always listen to the advice!  The majority of cases of skin cancer are preventable, but if left untreated kills more than 2,500 people in the UK every year (Cancer Research UK).

Here are important tips to reduce your risk if skin cancer:

·         •Avoid burning. Even if you want some colour to your skin, you are increasing the odds of getting skin cancer if you allow yourself to burn.

·         •Avoid the use of sunbeds, and use self-tan products to achieve the colour you want but safely.

·         •Avoid the sun at its hottest time. The sun can be very damaging to the skin and can cause premature ageing of the skins appearance

Follow the Five Key Sun Safety Messages:

1.    Spend time in the shade when the sun is at its strongest between 11am – 3pm

2.    Keep babies, infants and young children out of direct sunlight.

3.    Wear suitable clothing which provides protection from the sun.  A wide brimmed hat will give better protection than a baseball cap.

4.    Use sunscreen which provides protection against both UVA and UVB.   

5.    Use Factor 30+ sunscreen.