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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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Your Story Series: Meet Diane
Nowadays I am proactive with my sun protection. It's never too late. Now every day I wear my 'uniform' consisting of a Solbari polo shirt and legionnaire hat. I have 3 tops which...
Your Story Series: Meet Diane
Nowadays I am proactive with my sun protection. It's never too late. Now every day I wear my 'uniform' consisting of a Solbari polo shirt and legionnaire hat. I have 3 tops which I rotate!
Your Story Series: Meet Tammy
My attitude towards sun protection may seem fanatical to some. In London, I am outdoors every day in all sorts of weather to exercise my horse and my dog. I...
Your Story Series: Meet Tammy
My attitude towards sun protection may seem fanatical to some. In London, I am outdoors every day in all sorts of weather to exercise my horse and my dog. I wear long-sleeved clothing no matter the season, I cover my face with a hat and a balaclava when horse-back riding.
Your Story Series: Meet Gemma
Having been told when I was younger that I have skin that would easily develop skin cancer, I’m extremely cautious. I have a handy app which tells me the UV...
Your Story Series: Meet Gemma
Having been told when I was younger that I have skin that would easily develop skin cancer, I’m extremely cautious. I have a handy app which tells me the UV levels for the day and suggests the protection required. I find myself checking this throughout the day.
Your Story Series: Meet Lynn
I used to shun the outdoors. Today I am longer afraid of enjoying the outdoors as long as I have adequate sun protection. To me the Everyday Hat which is perfectly wide brimmed,...
Your Story Series: Meet Lynn
I used to shun the outdoors. Today I am longer afraid of enjoying the outdoors as long as I have adequate sun protection. To me the Everyday Hat which is perfectly wide brimmed, and a breathable UPF50+ zip top from Solbari lets me enjoy the outdoors without fear of getting sun damage.
Your Story Series: Meet Anthea
I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in July 2015. My attitude to sun protection today is extremely serious. I avoid the sun at its hottest times, and seek shade at each...
Your Story Series: Meet Anthea
I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in July 2015. My attitude to sun protection today is extremely serious. I avoid the sun at its hottest times, and seek shade at each opportunity. I would tell my 16 year old self, that a tan is not healthy, it is a sign of damage to the largest organ in our body.
Your Story Series: Meet Cheryl
I’ve gotten much more proactive about sun safety in the last few years, since my daughter started nagging - I mean educating - me about it. I always wear my...
Your Story Series: Meet Cheryl
I’ve gotten much more proactive about sun safety in the last few years, since my daughter started nagging - I mean educating - me about it. I always wear my hat and sunnies when I’m out and about and I’ve started wearing sunscreen too and even using a sun umbrella on very sunny days. Not to mention my Solbari driving gloves to protect my hands while I chauffeur everyone around!
Your Story Series: Meet Catrina
If most women retouch their make up every time, for me its retouching sunscreen and making sure that my body is protected against the sun. With Solbari clothing I have...
Your Story Series: Meet Catrina
If most women retouch their make up every time, for me its retouching sunscreen and making sure that my body is protected against the sun. With Solbari clothing I have more time going outdoors because I don't have to put sunscreen on my body and worry about stains.
Your Story Series: Meet Debbie
If we new back then what we know now things would be a lot better. I would tell myself to always cover up and protect against the sun.
Your Story Series: Meet Debbie
If we new back then what we know now things would be a lot better. I would tell myself to always cover up and protect against the sun.
Your Story Series: Meet Cyndy
I've always loved the sun! I love the way it feels and the warmth it gives. Growing up blonde haired and with green eyes, I've always been at risk for...
Your Story Series: Meet Cyndy
I've always loved the sun! I love the way it feels and the warmth it gives. Growing up blonde haired and with green eyes, I've always been at risk for this but back then who knew? Now I am the 'hat lady' around here who never goes out without one.
Your Story Series: Meet Alanna
Thankfully I grew up knowing the importance of sun protection and have always worn sunscreen. My mum has sun damage from routine sun exposure throughout her life so I learned...
Your Story Series: Meet Alanna
Thankfully I grew up knowing the importance of sun protection and have always worn sunscreen. My mum has sun damage from routine sun exposure throughout her life so I learned that lesson early and always made sure to protect my skin.
Your Story Series: Meet Annie
I spend a lot of time outside and have always loved the sun. I used to say that summer was like the sun was kissing me! Then chemotherapy took my...
Your Story Series: Meet Annie
I spend a lot of time outside and have always loved the sun. I used to say that summer was like the sun was kissing me! Then chemotherapy took my long hair and also made me VERY sun sensitive. The sun was not kissing now, more like biting! Thankfully, it is 3 years on, chemo is over and everything looks good there - except I am still very sun sensitive.