Hat Explanation

Do you want cancer when you are older? I know I don’t, being sunsmart is about covering up with clothing, broad-spectrum sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.Remember to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP and WRAP.

SLIP into a long-sleeved shirt and into the shade. Generally, fabrics with a tighter weave and darker colours will give you greater protection from the sun. There are also certain fabrics on the market that have a 5 star rating.

SLOP on plenty of broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least. Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every two hours.You can't wear a hat if your swimming so slop on some sunscreen. The best sunscreen that is waterproof is Badger that is a 5 star rating sunblock.

SLAP on a hat with a wide-brim or a cap with flaps. More people get sunburned on their face and neck than any other part of the body.Trucker Hats are not go for you because there are little holes at the back and it can go throw the hat wavelengths.The best hats arte bucket hats because they cover your eyes,ears,nose,ears and cheeks.

WRAP on a pair of wrap-around sunglasses UV radiation which stand for ultraviolet radiation is just as dangerous to eyesight as it is for the skin. Radiation in the part of the electromagnetic spectrum where wavelengths are just shorter than those of ordinary, visible violet light but longer than those of x-rays.

Slip,Slop,Slap AND WRAP is very important to my family because me and my family don't get skin cancer and we can keep safe.Remember Slip,Slop,Slap and Wrap to keep safe in the sun and not get skin cancer.