Skin cancer is now the number one most diagnosed cancer in Ireland. As part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, top Irish skin expert Eavanna Breen wants to remind people of the importance of protecting your skin from the sun, as the summer fast approaches.
Never has this been more important considering the staggering rate of skin cancer in Ireland. More than 75 per cent of the Irish population have ‘Celtic skin’, meaning we freckle and burn very easily.
Going out in the sun unprotected means directly exposing our weak, unprepared, and already vulnerable Irish skin to powerful UV radiation. Despite the vast amount of information available to us on the perils of sun damage, skin cancer is the number one most diagnosed cancer in Ireland. There are an estimated 12,919 average annual diagnoses.
One of the most prevalent misconceptions we have regarding our skin is tanning. Many Irish people do not take necessary precautions while out in the sun, hoping to achieve a “healthy” summer glow.
The simple fact is that if you fail to protect your skin from UV radiation, you are putting yourself at risk. If you allow your skin to become red and burn, this risk dramatically increases.
The skincare and beauty guru has drafted her top five tips for ensuring you keep your skin protected all summer long.
(1 ) Seek some shade.
(2 ) Be clothes conscious.
(3 ) Embrace the hat.
(4 ) Wear sunscreen.
(5 ) Know the UV index.
