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After beating skin cancer, Amy now empowers others to live sun-smart.

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?

Women on the beach wearing Solbari visor and top.

How to pick the perfect sun hat for sun protection

How is skin cancer diagnosed?

This blog describes how a skin cancer is likely to be diagnosed. The first step is to proactively manage your own skin health. Medical professionals encourage people to undertake a self examination on an ongoing basis. Attending a skin cancer check on a regular basis is important to detect skin cancers early.

What is sunscreen clothing?

This blog confirms that sunscreen clothing is an alternative name for sun protective clothing. Sun protective clothing is also known as sun protection clothing, UPF clothing and UVR clothing. UPF stands for ultraviolet sun protection factor and is the sun protective rating system for fabrics.

Hollywood celebrities who have had skin cancer

Having fame and fortune doesn't mean you can escape health issues that impact us all, there are a number of high profile celebrities that have been impacted by melanoma and skin cancer. Celebrities who have been impacted personally by skin cancer have urged their communities to get their skin checked, wear sunscreen and sun protective clothing. We have listed below a few recent examples to highlight that skin cancer can impact anyone.

How do I know if a mole is cancerous?

This blog highlights that the vast majority of common moles are benign and non-cancerous. However, there is a type of common mole that can develop into a malignant or cancerous mole. It is possible to perform an initial self examination and it is also important to get a skin cancer check if you have a specific concern.

Why didn't my sunscreen work?

This blog describes the potential reasons why the sunscreen you used didn't work to the level you expected. Sunscreen should be considered a "last resort" not a primary means of sun protection. Dermatologists agree that wearing UPF 50+ sun protective clothing and a broad brim sun hat is the best way to prevent sunburn.

3 types of skin cancer you need to know about

There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma. When detected early, skin cancer is highly treatable. However, if left untreated, skin cancer can spread and become life threatening. This is one of the main reasons why getting to know your skin and regular skin checks are essential.

10 skin cancer signs you should be aware of

Getting to know your skin is probably the single most important thing you can do to help detect skin cancer symptoms. Check your moles regularly and keep a record of things popping up or growing on your skin. If you notice any signs consistent with the list highlighted below that concern you or persist for two weeks, visit your doctor. There's a good chance that it's nothing - but why put it off? Early detection saves lives.

Tackling Australia's most preventable & expensive cancer

Our SOLBARI Co-Founder Johanna Young was invited to attend the Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Conference in Melbourne last week, we wanted to share with you some of the most up to date facts coming out of the forum.

What you may not know about melanoma

Many of you have heard about melanoma. A number of you have been affected by the disease. Melanoma is the most common cancer diagnosed among Australian adolescents and young adults. In the United States, it is the most common form of cancer for young adults ages 25 to 29 and the second most common cancer for people 15 to 29 (Source: American Academy of Dermatology).

Skin cancer is a big deal and not just in Australia

According to research conducted in the United States, more young women are getting their skin checked and there is overall more awareness about skin cancer and the benefits of wearing sun protective clothing, a sun hat and sunscreen.

Some facts and figures about skin cancer....

The ugly truth about skin cancer: Here are some reminders... Every year in Australia, skin cancers account for around 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers. Between 95 and 99% of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun and General Practitioners have over 1 million patient consultations per year for skin cancer in Australia. Sun exposure has been identified as the cause of 95% to 99% of skin cancers in Australia (source: Cancer Council Australia). These statistics are dramatic, but the good news is that skin cancer is also identified as the most preventable form of cancer in Australia (source: Sunsmart Australia).

Solbari Featured in Condé Nast Traveler

We are thrilled to see Solbari getting recognised by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the best sun protective brands out there that produces sun protective clothing that both looks and feels good.

UPF50+ your first line of defence to maintain healthy skin

There is nothing new about using clothing to protect oneself from the sun. It has been used in one form or another against solar exposure for thousands of years … witness the heavily clothed merchants travelling on the Old Silk Road or Bedouins in the Sahara Desert. However, times have changed as have the motives for reducing exposure to the sun. What is new is nothing short of a short of an evolving “revolution”.

SOLBARI Winner of 2017 Healthy Skin Award

We are delighted to announce that SOLBARI won for the second year a Healthy Skin Award presented by The Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc. We thank The Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc. for their ongoing support of SOLBARI and Galderma for sponsoring the Award. The Healthy Skin Awards are presented by The Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc. to individuals and organisations "who strive for excellence through the effective provision of skin health services and the promotion of skin health."

SOLBARI Winner of 2016 Healthy Skin Award

We are delighted to announce that SOLBARI won last night a Healthy Skin Award presented by The Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc. We thank The Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc. for their ongoing support of SOLBARI and Ego Pharmaceuticals for sponsoring the Award.

Content Disclaimer: All content on the Solbari website is for informational purposes only. It does not consitute and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website. Reliance on any information provided on this website is solely at your own risk. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions about your health or a medical condition.

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