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Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Sophie

Your Story Series: Meet Sophie

Having sun sensitive skin, sun protection is very important as I noticed more and more moles appear in recent years in my neck and chest areas. I have to freeze some of them as they grow big with constant itchiness. I also developed chronic skin rash on leg areas which affect daily life badly. 

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Jay

Your Story Series: Meet Jay

I think that the sun is dangerous and that we need PPE (personal protective equipment) to protect ourselves from sun light. I feel annoyed that my parents lied to me and told me the sun is good for my health, and that they encouraged me to spend time in the sun which I now understand is dangerous. Now that I know this, I plan to always wear clothes which are UPF50+ or better with good sunglasses.

Your Story Series: Meet Katie

Your Story Series: Meet Katie

Sun protection for me is a way of life so I can still participate in all of the things that I enjoy in this world. I have always placed a high priority on protecting my skin from the sun. This has involved making small and achievable adjustments to my daily life, both in terms of the clothing that I wear and the times of day that I choose to pursue outdoor activities. 

Solbari Blog: Your Story Series: Meet Rachel

Your Story Series: Meet Rachel

I attended my doctor for a routine skin check and we focussed mainly on my back. As I was leaving the doctor's office, he asked about the mole on my arm. I said I'd had it checked and it was fine. He insisted we biopsy it. The diagnosis: early stage melanoma.

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Olivia

Your Story Series: Meet Olivia

I would tell my 16 year old self to take optimal care of your skin because it can be damaged, which can be life threatening. Being a red head girl I burn like crazy!

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Barry

Your Story Series: Meet Barry

My first experience with sunburn was when I was four years old. My parents took the family to the beach... as there was not a lot of publicity around sunburn/cover up back then the end result was severe sunburn on my shoulders and back. The treatment back then was calamine lotion and lots of it.

Your Story Series: Meet Emily

Your Story Series: Meet Emily

I have very fair skin and am quite sensitive to sunlight. Twenty years ago I was diagnosed with a high white blood cell count and photosensitivity to sunlight and face the possibility of having lupus. Whilst the medical profession are still undecided about this I have over time decided to be proactive about my skin health.

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Susan

Your Story Series: Meet Susan

I grew up in an era were weekends were beach clad bikini baby oiled affairs and a sun tan the most fashionable accessory. Looking back I am horrified at understanding the damage all those hours in the sun were actually doing and I am paying the price for now. Dozens of sun spots, a Basal Cell Carcinoma, and SCLE lupus. My visits to the beach and time outdoors are now spent very differently.

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Kayelene

Your Story Series: Meet Kayelene

I have had a few of skin cancers removed so far, on my chest and arms. I also have a chronic disease, Crohn's disease, and the medications I take for it increase my sun sensitivity. 

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Eve

Your Story Series: Meet Eve

I developed a bad sun reaction from the hot summer days last year walking across the large school oval during school pick up time. I went online and found Solbari, I am so relaxed now on hot days not having to worry about getting sun burnt.

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Varsha

Your Story Series: Meet Varsha

I was diagnosed with mixed connective tissue disease when I was 17. I was told that I was allergic to the sun, this is part of the lupus symptoms I suffer from. It was one of the most sunniest years in the UK on record and I wasn't as careful as I should have been, and the sun contributed to a relapse in my condition.

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Phoebe

Your Story Series: Meet Phoebe

I have very fair skin and auburn hair. I recall experiencing a couple of bad sunburns as a younger child and becoming more aware of sun protection from my late teens onwards. I think this was probably due to having a number of family members being diagnosed with melanoma.

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Mel

Your Story Series: Meet Mel

My mum developed a skin cancer that was fortunately able to be removed successfully. I realised I had her skin type and needed to be careful. As a result, most of my skin is very youthful and healthy for my age.

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Belinda

Your Story Series: Meet Belinda

Sun block and sun protection are second nature for me and have been for the last 20 years. I wear a hat, wear sunglasses, always cover my arms and wear sunscreen on my neck in particular. I've bought a few Solbari and other similar products lately that are making me more comfortable in the sun.

Solbari blog: Your Story Series: Meet Kara

Your Story Series: Meet Kara

I'm born and bred in Queensland so have had plenty of sun since a young child. My attitude toward the sun now is very different. I'm always concerned about how much exposure I get. I'm conscious of always wearing a hat or umbrella as well as using sunscreen.

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