Slip, Slap, Slop
In Australia there was a summer campaign that was called, “Slip, Slap, Slop.” Basically what it’s telling you to do is slip on a t-shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat. It is a campaign to help prevent skin cancer. It’s a little trendier then the usual skin cancer campaign because it’s more practical to generations today. “It's a fact that skin cancer is on the increase as millions of people around the globe enjoy more sunshine holidays and outdoor pursuits.”[1]
Since there is no such thing as a “safe tan,” putting on sun block is the safest way for anyone to prevent skin cancer. Even if your daily plans don’t include being in the sun, it won’t hurt to put it on to still be safe. “Low latitudes, clear skies, fair-skinned people, and closeness to the Antarctic ozone hole give Australia the highest rate of skin cancer in the world”[2] The Cancer Council of Australia is the originator of the Slip Slop Slap campaign, it had begun 25 years ago. Since the launch of the campaign they have seen an increase in sun related behaviors safety. Australia’s skin survival rates have been proven to be higher than other countries.
“Any change in your skin, whether burned or slightly tanned, is a sign of ultraviolet radiation damage,” said Drusilla Hufford, director of EPA’s Stratospheric Protection Division and council co-chair.[3] There are many products in stores that will help with a fake tan. The right product will give you the same results just as any other tan would. It looks natural and will last for quite some time. Fake tans however, could be just as dangerous if taken the wrong route. Tanning beds are no safer than if you were to lie out in the sun. No matter what route someone takes to achieve that “natural glow” they still need to play it safe.
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