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UV rays explained and how they affect your skin

UV rays explained and how they affect your skin

Discover UVA & UVB rays' impact on skin and why sun protection is crucial.

Staying sun safe: UPF 50+ sun protective clothing is the best solution

Staying sun safe: UPF 50+ sun protective clothing is the best solution

This blog looks at the best solution for sun protection. The diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and melanoma costs the Australian Government around $1.7bn annually. Sunscreen is an effective tool in sun protection, but we believe it should be considered as a last resort measure when you have no option but to expose your skin directly to sunlight. It is beyond debate that sun protective clothing is a more reliable means of sun protection.

Solbari blog: What does UPF50+ mean

What does UPF50+ mean?

Explore how UPF 50+ shields against harmful UV radiation effectively.

Ordinary Clothing vs. UPF Clothing: What's the Difference?

Ordinary Clothing vs. UPF Clothing: What's the Difference?

This blog post compares the protection offered by normal clothes and UPF clothes in order to understand the importance of sun protective clothing.  

Men's Health Week: Dr. Ryan de Cruz answers your questions on skin cancer

Men's Health Week: Dr. Ryan de Cruz answers your questions on skin cancer

Hi, I’m Dr Ryan de Cruz. I’m a Consultant Dermatologist and Director of Southern Dermatology in Melbourne, Australia. With this week being Men’s Health Week, I’m here to talk about skin cancer in men, and what we can do to encourage the men in our lives to be more sun-safe.  

Skin Cancer Awareness with Dr Brooke Corbett

Skin Cancer Awareness with Dr Brooke Corbett

We caught up with Dr Brooke Corbett for Skin Cancer Awareness Month to chat about skin cancer facts, prevention and early detection.

A group of people wear Solbari UPF 50+ sun protective clothing and hats.

6 useful tips to help prevent melanoma

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends sun protective clothing as the best way to protect your skin against the sun's damaging rays. Solbari UPF 50+ garments provide the highest sun protection rating for fabrics available in the world.  

What is the best way to protect your neck from the sun?

What is the best way to protect your neck from the sun?

The neck is an often overlooked part of the body when it comes to sun protection. Dermatologists agree that the most effective form of sun protection is UPF 50+ sun protective clothing.

Solbari Blog: UPF 50+ clothing explained

UPF 50+ clothing explained

This blog explains what the term UPF 50+ sun protective clothing means. UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor. The Australian Government tests and rates fabrics for sun protective properties. Fabrics are considered to be sun protective is they are rated between UPF 15 and 50+.

Sun Damage Prevention: Don't Forget These 4 Body Areas

Sun Damage Prevention: Don't Forget These 4 Body Areas

Melanoma can appear in places all over the body, including in places that don’t get much sun. The places on the body where melanoma is most often found differ between men and women.

Doctor Michelle Rodrigues

Dr Michelle Rodrigues answers your questions on melanoma

What are some risk factors that you may not be aware of? Are you at risk if a parent or sibling has had melanoma? Australian dermatologist Dr Michelle Rodrigues joins us for this Q&A.

5 common skin cancer myths busted

5 common skin cancer myths busted

When it comes to skin cancer, there are a few misconceptions which can potentially put your skin at risk. We've debunked 5 common skin cancer myths that you may not know.

Cure Cancer Researcher Dr Marjan Naeini on trends in skin cancer treatment

Cure Cancer Researcher Dr Marjan Naeini on trends in skin cancer treatment

As a skin cancer researcher, Dr. Marjan shares a similar mission to Solbari in helping people prevent skin cancers, melanomas, and sun damage. 

Two women standing on a beach in Solbari UPF 50+ sun hats and sun protective clothing.

Wide brim sun hat or sunscreen: Which is better for sun protection?

Give yourself the best possible chance of avoiding a sunburn, premature skin ageing and being diagnosed with skin cancer.

Jarryd Roughead portrait

Jarryd Roughead Q&A: The Importance of Sun Protection

Australian rules football coach and former player Jarryd Roughead took the time to answer our questions about his experience with skin cancer.

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