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i was shocked how easy it is to burn ... on only our second day here we went for a wander around .. we all applied 30+ suncream and thought nothing more of it

the only place i didn't apply was my head (i have a fair short shaved haircut!!) .. and did i pay for it the next day or two ... and then about a week later i looked like i had the worse case of dandruff i'd ever seen

never worn a hat before in my life .. now i try not to leave home without one

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Actually yes I guess it is a sweeping statement. I stand by my advice generally. I dont care who you are - wear sunscreen or suffer the consequences, either now or in later life. Its a sensible decision to take.

A great tan is otherwise known as damaged skin. I didnt feel the need to say in my original post - dont bother at dusk - or trawl through google and repost the medical evidence but maybe for the more literal minded I should of.

82,500 people touched by skin cancer in a year in Queensland alone will find out that prevention is better than cure.

Remember....

http://www.qldcancer.com.au/Media/01...lop%20Slap.MP3

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Expats and lizards seem to have a lot in common.

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my skin aint all that wrinkly

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I`ve worn a t-shirt whilst out in the sun since arriving but after the mrs barracking it came off yesterday and was replaced by slip slap slop 30+!
even with me beanie on I still caught it and that was after an hour :(

p.s how`s the MIL haggis?

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Which shops can you get higher factors in I have only seen factor 30+ I usually use factor 40 or 50

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We all used factor 30 at the beach in Melbourne yesterday and still got burnt. It is the mixture of sun and salt that kills you when you are in and out of the water, and the worst place to be is standing still in the water (watching the kids).
I hope that the MIL is feeling better soon she has my sympathies.
We have got 39 degrees and rising here today should be 41 tomorrow so we are hiding from the sun for a while, we may have to rethink what we are doing with visitors tomorrow.
Nicky

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Sweeping statement or not, I think it's valid. We threw out a load of stuff out of our rucksacks on the way over to fit under the allowance, and sunscreen was one "replaceable". On the first morning we were here we set of to walk into town to buy some - I got burnt on that trip on my arms and above my knees. I haven't been out without factor 30 since, and except for the bit I missed I haven't burnt. I am going brown, but I don't see a way to avoid that short of staying inside, which kind of defeats the object of living somewhere with an outdoor lifestyle. I've bought a hat with a huge floppy brim, and I'm determined not to end up looking like some old Californian Wrinkle Lady.

I do sympathise with anyone who's been burnt. I didn't until I got here - I never ever burnt in the UK, however hot it was. Now it's different, and I apologise for all heartless comments to anyone, anywhere!!

Slip slap slop is the best advice I've had, and I'm sticking by it.

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my step-sis who's a beauty therapisty person reccomends using an after-sun/moisturiser every day. i've got an after-sun spray that i use and it does my skin really well. give that a go and you should avoid the calif. OAP look!!!!!

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Hope the MIL is feeling better before the New Year celebrations.

My Mrs usually gets sunburn on her tongue, yak yak yak.

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I cannot believe how some people still believe it is OK to go out even on 'mild' days without sunscreen. I never got burnt when I lived in Belgium, and since we got here I always put sunscreen on, even on cloudy days. After my shower, I slap on the sunscreen religiously, also put day cream on my face with sunblock in it. I am pale, but not sickly white. I actually have a nice very light even tan now. And I have the best looking skin a 29 year old can have, to the envy of some people who we go out with that never put on sunscreen. I definitely don't want to end up looking like a wrinkly old ham. *blergh*

We went to the beach at cape paterson yesterday, and we reapplied sunscreen factor 30 every 2 hours, we didn't get burnt at all, not even slightly :)

I must say I felt quite proud when I saw that our DS was one of the rare kids with pale skin, not burnt, and don't even get me started on the wrinkly hams sunbaking.

To be honest, I would even call it irresponsible and plain stupid to not put sunscreen on, especially on the kids.

Cheers :)
Els

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Perhaps I should clarify what I meant. Getting sunburnt is not a good idea and newcomers to Australia should err on the side of caution when they arrive.

However to suggest that *everyone* needs sunblock *all* the time is perhaps an over-exaggeration. The sun is not as strong in the evenings, or during winter, for example. Some people will still need sunblock at these times, but others won't.



Jeremy

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My missus puts on cream after the shower too.

Me - I find putting on cream all the time just makes me look sweaty and greasy. So I only put it on for outside work.

I don't put it on during office hours as I honestly believe that the 5 min walk to the office from the car can't justify it - yes I know - I'm not pretending that there will be no damage done.

I use a broad-brimmed hat outside at home now all the time, and a t-shirt to swim in.

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The question of "needing" sunblock would be a personal choice however, factually you can get sunburn in any season in Australia including winter and though Ive not looked through any articles on the net I have seen quotes from school districts, health professionals and the like who highly recommend the use of sunblock even in winter.
Suffice to say one would be prudent to protect themselves against the effects of the sun which for whatever reason tends to burn skin quicker here in Australia I have found, compared to the countries I have lived in.

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I cant seem to find factor 50 sunscreen anywhere in Aus. If anyone knows where i can find it please let me know as i have very fair skin. I do tan after several sessions but want that extra protection