summer

Staying Safe in the Sun

Summer is here at last!

Last weekend was a scorcher here in the UK and well, we could not be happier about it! The BBQs and picnics were out in force. Brighton beach was rammed. We all enjoyed the sunshine weekend.

But basking in the sun can be extremely dangerous for your health.

That’s no surprise to most of us. We all know that UV rays damage skin cells which then run the risk of becoming cancerous. It would be very wise indeed to stay indoors and out of the sun as the rays become stronger coming into summer.

Because, let’s be honest, the sun doesn’t shine much here in the UK. So when the sun has got its hat on, we’ve all got our flip flops, shorts and sunglasses at the ready.

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