Advice & prevention

Sunburn increases the risk of skin cancer. Don’t let sunburn catch you out - whether at home or abroad, use shade, clothing and at least factor 15 sunscreen applied generously and regularly to protect your skin.

In this section

Sunburn - what sunburn actually does to your skinLady wearing a sunhat

Shade - spend some time in the shade and protect your skin from sunburn

Clothes and sunglasses - how to protect yourself from sunburn by covering up

Sunscreens - different types, what to buy, how to apply them, and whether sunscreens are safe

Sunbeds - how they affect the risk of skin cancer, and some common myths busted

UV index - how to work out your risk of burning

Vitamin D - the benefits of sunlight

Fake tan - an alternative to sunbathing or sunbeds

Protecting children - keeping babies and children safe in the sun

Working outdoors - protecting yourself if you work outside during the day