Sun and snow

Whether you're heading to the beach or the slopes, there are precautions you should take to avoid the effects of the weather

In this article

At the beach Sunburn Sunstroke

Prickly heat On the slopes

Altitude sickness Hypothermia and frostbite

At the beach

Even if it's cloudy, protect yourself from harmful UV rays by using a suncream with a high protection factor. Reapply it every couple of hours and don't forget to protect your ears, lips, hair parting and the tip of your nose with sunblock.

Stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm when the rays are at their most damaging.

Sunburn

Sunburn leads to premature ageing and an increased risk of skin cancer. To avoid it, make sure you:

• Wear a wide-brimmed hat and loose clothing
• Choose sunglasses with UV filters to protect your eyes
• Protect children and babies from direct sunlight - apply a suncream with SPF25 or higher, and make sure they wear hats and long sleeves
• Keep babies under 12 months out of the sun

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