Tips for protecting your skin against the sun this summer

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As summer approaches, it's important to consider skin health and protection against the sun. As the fifth most common cancer in females and fourth most common in males, skin cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the UK - and can particularly affect those with a history of sunburn or sun-bed use.* The Mole Clinic, a private UK clinic dedicated to skin cancer screening and mole removal, is well-versed in skin protection.

It offers single mole diagnosis and second opinions, as well as top-to-toe screening and computerised imaging and surveillance.

Here are some tips from The Mole Clinic to help keep your skin safe in the sun... The sun is usually strongest between the hours of 10am and 4pm, so stay in the shade during peak hours.

Consider wearing clothes with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) rating. Accessorise with hats - wide-brimmed hats can provide more protection than baseball caps - and sunglasses to help protect your eyes and the sensitive skin around them.