Childrens UV Swimwear & Sun Protection

We all know that our childrens skin is delicate and prone to damage from the sun's rays, but there is more to it than that. The way we treat our skin in the first 21 years is crucial. If we spend this time in the sun, constantly trying to get a tan, or worse still getting sunburn, then we significantly increase our risk of developing skin cancer.

A tan is a response to genetic damage caused by UV rays. Even a light tan is a sign that your skin has been exposed to too much sun. It's not just babies and little children that need to be protected.

We get around 80 per cent of our sun exposure by time we reach the the age of 21.

It may seem surprising at first, but when you stop to think about it, how much time does the average adult get to spend outside? We spend far more time outdoors as children, teenagers and young adults - especially during the long summer holidays. Not many adults spend hours or weeks on end in the sun unless they work outside.

It's true that skin cancer is rare in children. But many skin cancers take years to develop. Damage to the DNA of our skin cells when young, may develop into skin cancer 30 years on! The most serious type of skin cancer - melanoma - is the third most common cancer in 15 to 39 year olds.

Experts agree that reducing the amount of sun we have as children and teenagers has a far greater impact on melanoma risk than a reduction as adults.

Know the shadow rule - if your shadow is longer than you are, then you are safe from the sun. UV Swimwear helps by providing safe and easy to manage uv protection for parents and children.

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