Everybody knows that sunlight is harmful to the skin and, in particular, sunburn can cause considerable damage to the skin. It leads to premature ageing of the skin and wrinkles but, more importantly, is the primary cause for skin cancers. If you protect your skin from the sun then you will reduce the risk of developing skin cancers and also reduce the effect of ageing of the skin.
Clothing can be an effective sunblock, especially if it is tightly woven.
The sun is strongest in the middle of the day. Try to avoid direct sunlight between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm. You should put it on all exposed areas including the face, nose, cheeks, ears, chin, neck, shoulders and the backs of the hands. You should also put it on the arms and legs if they are not covered. We would recommend that you particularly put it on from April through to September and suggest you use it even on cloudy days because the ultra-violet light gets through the clouds.