25/05/2026
As the weather warms up, we want to help you stay safe in the sun🌞In this weather we see lots of sunburns and dehydration ,some tips stay hydrated ,wear suncream, and take some breaks in the shade, and if you have any concerns -like dizziness or headaches drop in and talk to us .Avoca pharmacy have everything you might need....
Follow the SunSmart 5S rule
Use the SunSmart 5S rule to remember how to protect your skin from the sun. The 5 parts are slip, slop, slap, seek and slide.
Slip
Slip on clothes that cover your skin, such as long sleeves and t-shirts with a collar.
Sun-protective clothing for babies and children
Slop
Slop on broad-spectrum water-resistant sunscreen. Broad spectrum means the sunscreen protects against UVA and UVB rays.
Choosing sunscreen
There are lots of different types of sunscreen - creams, lotions and sprays.
When buying sunscreen, the label should have a:
sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 for adults and 50 for children to protect against UVB
star rating of 4 or more or a UVA logo - these show UVA protection
Make sure the sunscreen is not past its expiry date.
Using sunscreen
Put sunscreen on any skin that you do not cover with clothes.
Do this:
20 minutes before going outdoors
every 2 hours after
after swimming, towel drying
more often than 2 hours if you are sweating
Sunscreen does not give you 100% protection - use it as well as covering your skin with clothes and seeking shade.
How to put sunscreen on children
Sunscreen and babies age 1 year and under
Slap
Slap on a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face, ears and neck.
Seek
Seek shade especially if outdoors between 11am and 3pm from April to September when UV from the sun is strongest. Always use a sunshade on a child’s buggy. Keep babies and children out of direct sunlight.
When to keep babies and children in the shade
Slide
Slide on wraparound sunglasses with UV protection to protect your eyes.
Choosing sunglasses with UV protection for your child...
