"“There is no such thing as a healthy tan as it's clear evidence of radiation damage,” Mr Martin said. “The advice is that the only tan you have should come out of a bottle and there is no justifiable reason to use a sunbed,” he added."
"“It's about being sensible when you're out in the sun and making sure you're aware of the risks,” he said. “If you are in and out of water, you need to apply it regularly and you should be keeping it topped up throughout the day.”"
"“Even though people are more conscious of applying sun protector factor (SPF) on holidays abroad, it is wrong to assume that there is diminished risked in Ireland,” the GP said. “It's about being sensible when you're out in the sun and making sure you're aware of the risks,” he said."
"“We think about so many products targeted towards anti-aging and it can feel proactive to have treatments or use an expensive serum, but the easiest way to protect your skin is to have adequate sun protection,” he said. “Dr Martin has urged people to look at the daily UV index and use it to plan their day, similarly to how they plan around the weather by bringing an umbrella if rain is forecast.”"
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland and is largely preventable. Each year about 270 people die from skin cancer and around 11,000 are diagnosed. A tan indicates radiation damage, so tanning should come from products rather than sun exposure or sunbeds. People should apply sunscreen sensibly when outdoors, reapply regularly when in and out of water, and keep protection topped up throughout the day. Risk is not reduced in Ireland, and high-factor SPF is recommended for people of Celtic ancestry. UV exposure also accelerates skin ageing, so adequate sun protection is the most effective anti-ageing approach. Planning outdoor time using the daily UV index helps reduce exposure.
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