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Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap
Over the past 20 years, the ozone layer above New Zealand which helps screen us from the sun's powerful UV rays has decreased by a tenth! This leaves us Kiwis even more vulnerable to sunburn, wrinkly skin and eye damage. One of the main causes of melanomas is sunburn, and research indicates a strong link between childhood sunburn and skin cancer in later life.
With our passion for the great outdoors, it's even more important to learn from a very early age about the harsh New Zealand sun and its consequences. The more we make it a ritual before our children head outdoors to apply sunscreen and put on a hat, the more it will become the norm for all of us.
Download these handy tips and ideas today and make sure your family always remembers to slip, slop, slap and wrap this summer...
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