
Important when sun bathing
10 tips for protecting your skin properly
- Apply the sun protection product 30 minutes before sun bathing
- The time you can stay in the sun depends on your skin type
- Apply the sun protection product repeatedly and generously – particularly after bathing
- High sun protection factors do not provide complete protection against UV rays
- Stay in the shade between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (especially from May to August)
- You cannot prolong the sun bathing time by applying the sun protection product repeatedly
- Wear a hat, sun glasses and suitable clothing in the sun
- Never expose infants and babies to direct sun light
- Ensure that babies, infants and children wear protective clothing and sun protection products with high protection factors
- Check: For detailed information on sun protection and skin cancer risk go to: www.krebsliga.ch