BE SUNSMART- Slip Slop Slap Wrap

• SLIP into a shirt - and slip into some shade, especially between 11am and 4pm when the ultraviolet rays are most fierce
  
  
• SLOP on some sunscreen on any area of your skin not covered by clothes before going outdoors.  Use an SPF30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen
  
  
• SLAP on a hat with a brim or a cap with flaps. More people get burned on the face and neck than any other part of the body, so a good hat is important
  
  
• WRAP on a pair of close fitting, wrap-around glasses   

Ultraviolet Index

Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) contributes to sunburn, eye damage, wrinkles, and skin cancer.   The level of UV in the atmosphere increases during the day, reaching its peak between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.   

The UVI (Ultraviolet Index)  which replaces 'Burntime', provides information on how to protect ourselves in the sun.   The index is an international scientific measure. 

 

 4 FREE UV INDEX UPD8 TXT UVI & SEND TO 88 PLUS LOCAL AREA CODE E.G. 4 AKLD TXT UVI TO 8809

• For more information on UVI check out  http://www.niwascience.co.nz/services/uvozone/index.html
  
  
• Check out the UVI  MetService Behaviour Table : www.sunsmart.co.nz/sunuvicalc.html  to learn how your skin type is affected by UVR
  
  
• For other useful information and links take a look at www.sunsmart.co.nz
  
  
• For information on Cancer Society sun products go to :www.cancernz.org.nz/products