SUNSMART WEEK 2007
MEDIA RELEASES
HOW TO BE SUNSMART
SLIP into a shirt - and slip into some shade, especially between 11am and 4pm (between October and March inclusive) when the ultraviolet rays are most fierce.
SLOP on some sunscreen before going outdoors. 
- Put sunscreen on any skin not covered by clothes.
- Choose a sunscreen that meets the Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS2604.
- Use an SPF30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen. Wipe it on thickly at least 15 minutes before going outdoors.
- Re-apply; do this 15 minutes after the first application to ensure complete coverage, and also after physical activity, swimming or towel drying.
SLAP on a hat with a brim or a cap with flaps. More people get burned on the face and neck than any other part of the body, so a good hat is important.
WRAP on a pair of sunglasses. Choose close fitting, wrap-around glasses that meet the Australian / New Zealand Standard AS1067.
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