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What is the best colour to wear for sun protection?

Women on the beach wearing Solbari visor and top.

How to pick the perfect sun hat for sun protection

Can skin damage caused by the sun be repaired or even reversed?

Women and men walking on the beach wearing Solbari sun hat and clothing.

Sun hat or sunscreen: which is better for sun protection?

Tips on how to maintain healthy skin

Discover expert skin tips for maintaining healthy skin.

Your Story Series: Meet Laura

Tell us who you are, what you do, and where you’re from. My name is Laura and I live in Chicago with my husband and dog, Aspen. I am a speech-language pathologist and yoga instructor. Tell us a bit about your experience with melanoma. In January 2022, I made an appointment with my dermatologist due to concerns about a changing mole under my right breast. I noticed that the centre was starting to get darker and knew something wasn’t right. Despite seeing a dermatologist annually for full-body skin exams for 10+ years, I had very unhealthy skin habits (including outdoors tanning and use of tanning beds) over the years. I decided not to wait and went 3 months prior to my scheduled yearly exam. Not long after my biopsy, my dermatologist called me on my drive home from work. When she said the word “melanoma,” my world started to spin. A week later, I went to my follow-up appointment for the melanoma to be treated with wide excision. It took about a half hour to complete and several weeks for my body to feel normal again. Fast forward almost 2 years later and my life looks a lot different for the better. What does sun safety mean to you? And what is your attitude towards sun protection today? Sun safety means continuing to live my life but making conscious decisions each and every day to protect my skin. My sister (who is a Dermatology P.A. and fellow melanoma survivor) and I started an Instagram page (Sun_Safety_Sisters) to educate and promote sun safety. We have made it a passion of ours to share our story and knowledge, in hopes of encouraging others to prioritise their skin health. Today, sun protection is a priority and non-negotiable for me. I invest in sunscreen that works for my skin type so I wear it daily. In addition to sunscreen, I wear comfortable and stylish UPF clothing (Solbari is my favourite!), a hat and sunglasses when outside. I seek shade and try to limit sun exposure when the UV index is the highest. What are your best sun protection tips? Limited time outside in the sun when the UV index is the highest, wear daily sunscreen (and re-apply every 2 hours!), seek shade, wear a hat, sunglasses and UPF clothing to maximise your protection. What would you tell other women who aren’t aware of the risks of UV exposure and the importance of sun safety? I would share my melanoma story, educate them on the importance of sun safety and risks associated with tanning, and encourage them to act on their skin health. If someone enjoys being tan, I would recommend that they consider safer alternatives to tanning, such as lotions, gels, sprays, drops and airbrush. I would also remind them that pale is healthy and beautiful! Thank you, Laura, for helping raise awareness of melanoma and the importance of sun protection, and sharing your story with us and our Solbari Community. The Solbari Team Laura is pictured wearing our Vacation Cotton Linen UPF50+ Sun Hat.

Your Story Series: Meet Nick

I'm more serious about sun safety as an adult, particularly so recently with my wife having received treatment for advanced melanoma (Stage 3C). Melanoma is the most common cancer affecting young people, which so many in my age group do not realise.

6 useful tips to help prevent melanoma

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends sun protective clothing as the best way to protect your skin against the sun's damaging rays. SOLBARI UPF50+ garments provide the highest sun protection rating for fabrics available in the world.

SPF & UPF: What’s the difference?

This blog explains what SPF and UPF stand for and highlights the differences. It also explains how the SPF and UPF rating systems work. SPF stands for sun protection factor and relates to sunscreen, whereas, UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor and relates to fabrics.

What is the best way to protect your neck from the sun?

The neck is an often overlooked part of the body when it comes to sun protection. Dermatologists agree that the most effective form of sun protection is UPF 50+ sun protective clothing.

We've got you covered with Dr. Heba Jibreal

Dr Heba Jibreal is an Australian dermatologist based in Brisbane, completed her dermatology specialist training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and Queensland Children’s Hospital. She holds dual qualifications as a fellow of the Australian College of Dermatologists as well as the Jordanian Board of Dermatology.

UPF 50+ clothing explained

This blog explains what the term UPF 50+ sun protective clothing means. UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor. The Australian Government tests and rates fabrics for sun protective properties. Fabrics are considered to be sun protective is they are rated between UPF 15 and 50+.

Sun Damage Prevention: Don't Forget These 4 Body Areas

Melanoma can appear in places all over the body, including in places that don’t get much sun. The places on the body where melanoma is most often found differ between men and women.

Derm Q&A: Let's Talk Eczema with Dr. Thivi Maruthappu

Dr. Maruthappu answers your questions about eczema; what eczema is, what causes it and more.

Dr Michelle Rodrigues answers your questions on melanoma

What are some risk factors that you may not be aware of? Are you at risk if a parent or sibling has had melanoma? Australian dermatologist Dr Michelle Rodrigues joins us for this Q&A.

Your Story Series: Meet Gary

I first discovered skin problems via a visit to a skin cancer clinic in our district twenty years ago and have had lots of varying treatments since, including surgery. The common reference was “this damage was done when you were in your teens and lived in the surf."

5 common skin cancer myths busted

When it comes to skin cancer, there are a few misconceptions which can potentially put your skin at risk. We've debunked 5 common skin cancer myths that you may not know.

How can I stop psoriasis flare ups?

This blog outlines four ways to help prevent psoriasis flare ups. UPF 50+ sun protective clothing helps with psoriasis by preventing sunburn and cumulative exposure to UV radiation. Having a healthy balanced diet, maintaining a less stressful lifestyle and protecting your skin from bumps also help prevent flare ups.

What is psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition which is represented by patches of abnormal skin. The affected areas of skin are typically reddish in colour, itchy, scaly and dry. Psoriasis can be localised or cover many skin areas in extreme cases.

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