Protecting yourself from the sun is even more important after you have had treatment for skin cancer. There are precautions that you can take to protect your skin.

• Wear clothing made of cotton or natural fibres which are closely woven and offer good protection against the sun.
• Protect your face and neck with a wide-brimmed hat.
• Always wear sunglasses in strong sunlight.
• Use a high-factor sunscreen (SPF 30 or above) whenever you are exposed to the sun. Follow the instructions on the bottle and re-apply as recommended, particularly after swimming.
• Never allow your skin to burn.
• Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day - usually between 11am and 3pm.
• Use fake tanning lotions or sprays rather than sitting in the sun or using a sunbed.