Sun safety

Fun in the sun at Hollingworth Lake

If you are out in the sunshine, and especially for children who just love playing outside, wear a cap/hat to wear; wear a t-shirt, shoulders burn easily; use sun cream; drink plenty of water.

Safety in the sun

• Try and stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm (this is when the sun is its strongest).
• Make sure you wear a good, strong sunscreen (at least SPF 15 - preferably higher) to minimise damage to the skin.
• Wearing a high factor sunscreen doesn't stop you tanning - it actually helps you to get a better tan - but it does help to stop you from burning which is not only very painful but also puts you at risk of developing skin cancer later in life.
• People with blond or red hair and fair-coloured skin should be particularly careful as they will burn more easily.
• If you have dark hair and dark skin you CAN still burn - just not as quickly.
• If the sun feels very strong then it's better to cover up by wearing a T-shirt or something.
• If you really want a good tan without damaging your skin then fake tan is the best way.