More than just sunscreen: How to protect yourself from the sun this summer

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Skin cancer rates have been rising in Canada, according to a new study led by McGill University, with those living near water and coastal areas seeing the highest incidents of the potentially deadly disease. But is sunscreen enough? CTVNews.ca spoke with an expert on some best practices for getting sun and protecting your skin.

With school almost out and warm weather beckoning, soaking in the sun will be high on most people’s list of summer activities, but is sunscreen enough protection?led by McGill University, with those living near water and coastal areas seeing the highest incidents of the potentially deadly disease.

“The truth is the SPF is an S shaped curve, so you pretty much flattening out on the other end of the curve by the time you get 50 and higher. So protection of SPF 60, SPF 100, doesn't give you much more than SPF 50.” He also suggests rash guards, which can cover up all the way down to the wrists and ankles. They are close-fitting clothing for swimming and surfing that can be worn over swimwear that provide extra protection and help prevent sunburn.

“We do want to send a message, let's say someone is wearing a white T-shirt and then that T-shirt becomes wet due to sweat or water or whatever, well that T-shirt then is not really protecting you from the sun,” he explained.

 

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Why to protect yourself from the sun if everything that is alive in this planet is here because the sun? Don't fall for this crap. Vitamin D is the best thing you can get to your health. They want u sick.

Can you make a vaccination for that too?

That's what people need. Taking advice from a fake news media

How about natural protection and we ditch the chemicals? Stay in the shade, wear long sleeves, hats and also do stay in the sun, as much as your skin can take... It is healthy afterall

How to trash your best & essential source of vitamin D your species evolved to depend on.

Vitamin D is a good thing

Lockdowns are very effective .

Theres only one way.

This year's sun causes blood clots right😬

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