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Sun care
- The following simple tips will help you to enjoy your summer sports safely.
- Try to plan your sporting activities for the early morning or late afternoon. The sun is at its hottest from 11:00am to 3:00pm, so special care is needed at this time.
Cover-up
- Wear loose fitting, close weave cotton clothes with collars and sleeves.
- Wear a hat that shades your head, neck, face and ears. This is particularly important if your hair is thinning.
- Use sunglasses with a UV filter.
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Use sunscreen on parts that are not covered up - face, neck, shoulders, hands and feet. Choose a sunscreen, providing UVA and UVB protection with SPF1 5 or higher, and re-apply every two hours.
Remember
A tan is a sign that damaged skin is trying to protect itself from the sun's ultra-violet rays. Even when you have a tan you can still get burnt.
You can sunburn on cloudy days. One third of the sun's rays can penetrate light cloud cover.
Sunburn can occur after as little as twenty minutes exposure to midday sun, even in Ireland.
Reflective surfaces such as water, sand and tennis courts can reflect the sun's rays and increase the risk of sunburn.
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