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Keep Your Family Safe In The Sun With Our Sunscreen Decoded Guide


Intro

What’s the one essential you always take with you on your sun-soaked holiday? Sunscreen. And yet, 68 percent of parents admit that they don’t fully understand the information that’s provided on sunscreen packaging. That’s where we come in, alongside Melanoma Focus, to help put that right.

We understand that it can all get a bit confusing. The terminology and acronyms like SPF, UVA, UVB – what does it all mean? Then there’s how water resistant it is, what factor you should be using and how often you should be applying it. That’s why Destination2 and Melanoma Focus have launched the initiative Sunscreen Decoded to help you wrap your head around it all and learn how to choose the right sunscreen for your family. No more wasting money on a product that claims to protect you but in reality doesn’t. After working so hard throughout the year, you deserve to go on your family holiday and not have to worry about whether your children’s skin is protected. With this guide, you’ll have all the knowledge of how to stay safe in the sun.

Search our Sunscreen Decoded Guide here

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Why Sunscreen Is Important

Sunscreen is arguably the most important item you’ll pack in your suitcase as wearing it will significantly lower the risk of skin cancer throughout your lifetime. While most people know that a good sunscreen stops you from getting too sunburned, there’s so much more that it does that is not common knowledge. Applying sunscreen regularly will protect you from the sun’s UV rays. The higher the UV, the more likely you are to burn. If the UV index is three or higher, even on a cloudy day, sunscreen is essential. Pair your sunscreen with hats, lip balm and sunglasses to ensure you are truly safe from the sun. Then it’s time to enjoy fun-filled days as a family on the beach, by the swimming pool, exploring the local area and feeling exhilarated with some adventure activities.

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What Makes A Good Sunscreen

There’s a few things you should look out for when purchasing sunscreen for your family. Most importantly, ensure you select a “broad spectrum” sunscreen as that will protect you from both sunburn and long-term skin damage, resulting in you being less likely to suffer from melanoma. A four or five-star UVA rating is also a green flag to look out for as it means the sunscreen protection is much more balanced. When it comes to children, you want a sunscreen that will last while they play and explore. The higher your SPF rating, the longer they’ll be kept safe – just remember to top it up after they’ve been swimming! Melanoma Focus recommends SPF 30 or more for better protection from the sun. Making sure you’re using fresh, in date sunscreen will also make it considerably better, so chuck away any from last year and purchase a new bottle for your family holiday.

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Our Partnership With Melanoma Focus

This summer, Destination2 has paired with Melanoma Focus, the UK’s leading skin cancer charity, to help families feel more confident when choosing the right sunscreen. Our partnership hopes to raise awareness and provide you with easy-to-understand sun safety advice by breaking through the jargon and making guidance more accessible than ever. As luxury holiday specialists, we want to ensure that your sun-soaked holidays remain fun and full of memory making, but are also safe from sun exposure. Then, you can continue to visit your favourite sunshine destinations, like Dubai, Thailand, the Maldives and beyond, with peace of mind that you and your children are fully protected.

Take Destination2's Sunscreen Decoded Quiz to test your knowledge and learn the essential facts.




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