Sun protection times, explained
The daily window when UV is 3 or more, and why so few people use it.
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Sun safety guides
Plain answers about UV, sunscreen and sun protection, checked against Cancer Council and ARPANSA guidance.
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Understanding UV
Can you get sunburnt on a cloudy day?
Yes. Thin cloud lets most UV through, and some clouds bounce it around.
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Why is UV so high in Australia?
Clear skies, a high sun and a closer summer sun all add up.
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Sunscreen
What UV index needs sunscreen?
From 3 up. Here's why that's the line, and what changes as the number climbs.
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Do you need sunscreen in winter?
Up north, yes. Down south, often not, unless you're heading to the snow.
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