SunSmart Campaign
1 May – 31 May
In Ireland the sun can damage your skin, even on cloudy days. Skin damage does not only happen in hot, sunny places.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and sunbeds can damage skin and increase your risk of skin cancers including:
This is because most skin cancers are caused by UV light damaging the DNA in skin cells. UVA and UVB are types of UV light. They damage skin over time, making it more likely for skin cancers to develop.