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What is the best color 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?

Solbari Blog: What's the difference between SPF and UPF?

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.

Your Story Series: Meet Louisa

My mothering nature of protecting my children has sharpened my perception of the sun which cannot be greeted with a light-hearted attitude. Premature ageing skin and skin cancer risk are my enemies. At the same time, to guard against the sun invasion does not mean I should give up dressing well.

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Ordinary Clothing vs. UPF Clothing: What's the Difference?

This blog post compares the protection offered by normal clothes and UPF clothes in order to understand the importance of sun protective clothing.

Don't miss these 7 areas when protecting your skin

7 areas which people often forget to protect from the sun and can cause serious sunburn and skin damage.

Wide brim sun hat or sunscreen: Which is better for sun protection?

Give yourself the best possible chance of avoiding a sunburn, premature skin ageing and being diagnosed with skin cancer.

Your Story Series: Meet Laura

Laura, a speech pathologist and yoga instructor, shares her melanoma journey and sun safety tips.

Your Story Series: Meet Nick

Nick shares how his wife’s melanoma battle led him to advocate for sun safety.

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.

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.

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 commonly found differ between men and women.

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.

We've got you covered with Dr. Jeriel Weitz

Dr. Jeriel Weitz is a dermatologist trained in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology based in Florida. Dr. Weitz joins us as part of our “We’ve got you covered” series to learn more about her perspective on skin health and sun safety.

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.

Can UV go through clothes?

Have you ever wondered if your clothing is protecting you from the sun? And if it is, just how much is it really protecting your skin from UV rays? It’s possible for UV rays to pass through clothing and reach the skin. In fact, a regular white cotton t-shirt may only provide a UPF rating of 5 – that means roughly 20% of UV radiation passes through the fabric and penetrates your skin.

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