Winter sun: ‼ UV rays can be just as damaging... - Skin Cancer UK

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‼ UV rays can be just as damaging on the ski slopes as they are on a hot, sunny beach! UV radiation increases by approximately 10% with every 1,000m in altitude AND snow reflects up to 80% of UV - significantly increasing its intensity!!

Make sure your skin is protected by regularly applying SPF 30+ sunscreen with a minimum 4 star UV protection, and protect your eyes with quality wrap around sunglasses - ensuring they provide a high level of UV protection!

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