Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. In fact, two in three Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70.
Many Australians know that sun protection is important. And that sunscreen is an important part of protecting your skin from the harmful effects of the sun – along with a hat, protective clothing, shade and sunglasses.
But how many Australians know how much sunscreen to use, how often to apply, and what different sunscreen terms such as ‘broad spectrum’ and ‘SPF’ actually mean?
Sunsible is all about staying sun safe with sunscreens. It is a consumer-focussed, brand-neutral website promoting the essential role of sunscreens in human health protection, and encouraging the proper use of sunscreen.