Understanding sunscreen and sun safety

How well do you understand sunscreen and sun safety?

More than half of Australian parents have a low understanding about sunscreen and sun safety. Watch the video below to get a better understanding.

Clearsprays and lotions are both very effective methods for applying sunscreen. You just need to make sure you’re using enough and applying correctly.
If you don’t use the recommended amount, your level of sun protection will be reduced.
How much you apply, how often you apply, UV rating and your skin type can all affect your level of protection.
It’s important that the sunscreen is applied evenly, generously and reapplied every 2 hours.

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Can I use sunscreen on babies under 6 months?

Parents should consult a doctor before using sunscreen with babies under six months old.

When should I apply sunscreen?

You should apply sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before sun exposure. This gives the product adequate time to absorb properly.

What are the often-missed spots?

Be sure to pay attention to them, as cumulative damage if you miss these spots too often can lead to skin cancer.

What is the proper amount of sunscreen to use?

When using spray sun screens, you need to take a bit more care to ensure you are using enough product.

5 steps to sun protection

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family’s sun safe routine. You should also apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out in the sun, re-apply, wear protective clothing and seek shade.

Banana Boat’s Sun Safety Regime

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family's sun safe routine. You should also avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and reapply. Watch now!

How to apply aerosol sunscreen

How you apply aerosol sunscreen matters. To get it right, read this quick guide for safe fun in the sun.

How to apply sunscreen lotion

To keep you and your family sun safe, it's important you know how to apply sunscreen lotion correctly. Read our guide to make sure you're staying sun safe.

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How to apply sunscreen lotion with Banana Boat:

1. Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before sun exposure, this leaves you plenty of time to pack all your outdoor essentials.
2. Did you know most people don’t apply enough sunscreen? We recommend 7 teaspoons in total-enough to cover your whole body.
3. If you can’t reach, remember to ask a friend to help you with those tricky spots.
4. Remember to reapply sunscreen for every 2 hours of sun exposure. You should also reapply immediately after swimming, exercise, drying or other activities where your sunscreen might wash, run, or sweat off.
5. And don’t forget! Make sure you wear a t-shirt, hat and sunglasses, and always seek shade during the hottest parts of the day (10am-3pm).

Have fun and stay safe in the sun!

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Baby sunscreen lotion

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Available sizes: 150ml / 200ml / 400ml

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Can I use sunscreen on babies under 6 months?

Parents should consult a doctor before using sunscreen with babies under six months old.

When should I apply sunscreen?

You should apply sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before sun exposure. This gives the product adequate time to absorb properly.

What are the often-missed spots?

Be sure to pay attention to them, as cumulative damage if you miss these spots too often can lead to skin cancer.

What is the proper amount of sunscreen to use?

When using spray sun screens, you need to take a bit more care to ensure you are using enough product.

5 steps to sun protection

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family’s sun safe routine. You should also apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out in the sun, re-apply, wear protective clothing and seek shade.

Banana Boat’s Sun Safety Regime

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family's sun safe routine. You should also avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and reapply. Watch now!

How to apply aerosol sunscreen

How you apply aerosol sunscreen matters. To get it right, read this quick guide for safe fun in the sun.

How to apply sunscreen lotion

To keep you and your family sun safe, it's important you know how to apply sunscreen lotion correctly. Read our guide to make sure you're staying sun safe.

Sun safe tips

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How to apply aerosol sunscreen

How to apply aerosol sunscreen with Banana Boat:

1. Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before sun exposure, this leaves you plenty of time to pack all your outdoor essentials.
2. Use aerosol sunscreen in a well-ventilated location and be careful not to inhale it while spraying!
3. Avoid using it in a windy area so you get more on your skin.
4. Hold the can approximately 15cm from your skin, apply generously to all exposed areas, rub into skin for even coverage and your skin should look wet after applying and avoid spraying in windy areas.
5. Don’t apply the aerosol sunscreen directly to your face-instead spray it on your hands before rubbing it in.
6. Remember to reapply sunscreen after 2 hours of sun exposure. You should also reapply after activities where it might wash, rub or sweat off like swimming, exercise or drying.
7. And don’t forget! Make sure you wear a t-shirt, hat and sunglasses, and always seek shade during the hottest parts of the day (10am-3pm).

Have fun and stay safe in the sun!

Fun sun safety

with the SizzleDodge

Baby sunscreen lotion

SPF 50 + Roll-on
Available sizes: 150ml / 200ml / 400ml

VIEW MORE BABY PRODUCTS

Can I use sunscreen on babies under 6 months?

Parents should consult a doctor before using sunscreen with babies under six months old.

When should I apply sunscreen?

You should apply sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before sun exposure. This gives the product adequate time to absorb properly.

What are the often-missed spots?

Be sure to pay attention to them, as cumulative damage if you miss these spots too often can lead to skin cancer.

What is the proper amount of sunscreen to use?

When using spray sun screens, you need to take a bit more care to ensure you are using enough product.

5 steps to sun protection

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family’s sun safe routine. You should also apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out in the sun, re-apply, wear protective clothing and seek shade.

Banana Boat’s Sun Safety Regime

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family's sun safe routine. You should also avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and reapply. Watch now!

How to apply aerosol sunscreen

How you apply aerosol sunscreen matters. To get it right, read this quick guide for safe fun in the sun.

How to apply sunscreen lotion

To keep you and your family sun safe, it's important you know how to apply sunscreen lotion correctly. Read our guide to make sure you're staying sun safe.

Sun safe tips

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Is there a safe way to tan?

There is no such thing as a safe or protective tan; any tan at all is a sign of skin damage.

What happens when I tan?

Tanning of human skin is one of our natural defense mechanisms and comes from the body’s attempt to repair any damage and prevent further injury caused by overexposure to the sun. Overuse of this defense mechanism could potentially lead to imperfect or incomplete repairs, resulting in gene defects and ultimately the formation of skin cancer.

Will a ‘base tan’ protect me from skin cancer?

Any tan is an indicator of overexposure to the sun. Although many factors play a role, it is generally accepted that people with naturally darker skin have a stronger natural defence mechanism to skin damage from the sun. This is due to darker skin having more eumelanin, a dark pigment that helps control our hair, eye, and skin colour. Eumelanin is naturally protective and levels are dictated by our natural skin colour.

A lighter skinned person will always have less ability to produce the protective eumelanin than a dark skinned person. While a “base tan” might offer a modest increase in sun protection, its development is proof that our natural defence mechanism has been activated. Frequent activation of this defence could lead to overuse and ultimately the formation of skin cancer.

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Baby sunscreen lotion

SPF 50 + Roll-on
Available sizes: 150ml / 200ml / 400ml

VIEW MORE BABY PRODUCTS

Can I use sunscreen on babies under 6 months?

Parents should consult a doctor before using sunscreen with babies under six months old.

When should I apply sunscreen?

You should apply sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before sun exposure. This gives the product adequate time to absorb properly.

What are the often-missed spots?

Be sure to pay attention to them, as cumulative damage if you miss these spots too often can lead to skin cancer.

What is the proper amount of sunscreen to use?

When using spray sun screens, you need to take a bit more care to ensure you are using enough product.

5 steps to sun protection

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family’s sun safe routine. You should also apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out in the sun, re-apply, wear protective clothing and seek shade.

Banana Boat’s Sun Safety Regime

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family's sun safe routine. You should also avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and reapply. Watch now!

How to apply aerosol sunscreen

How you apply aerosol sunscreen matters. To get it right, read this quick guide for safe fun in the sun.

How to apply sunscreen lotion

To keep you and your family sun safe, it's important you know how to apply sunscreen lotion correctly. Read our guide to make sure you're staying sun safe.

Sun safe tips

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Banana Boat busts sun safety myths

How well do you know your sunscreen?

Did you know that SPF stands for “Sun Protection Factor” and is a multiplier which tells you how much longer you can remain in the sun without burning when wearing a sunscreen?

Many Australians apply too little sunscreen, resulting in achieving an SPF of between 50-80% less than that specified on the product. Factors such as how much sunscreen you apply, the weather, and skin types will affect your level of protection.

Make sure you check the labels while purchasing and watch this video to make sure you’re using Banana Boat sunscreen correctly.

Fun sun safety

with the SizzleDodge

Baby sunscreen lotion

SPF 50 + Roll-on
Available sizes: 150ml / 200ml / 400ml

VIEW MORE BABY PRODUCTS

Can I use sunscreen on babies under 6 months?

Parents should consult a doctor before using sunscreen with babies under six months old.

When should I apply sunscreen?

You should apply sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before sun exposure. This gives the product adequate time to absorb properly.

What are the often-missed spots?

Be sure to pay attention to them, as cumulative damage if you miss these spots too often can lead to skin cancer.

What is the proper amount of sunscreen to use?

When using spray sun screens, you need to take a bit more care to ensure you are using enough product.

5 steps to sun protection

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family’s sun safe routine. You should also apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out in the sun, re-apply, wear protective clothing and seek shade.

Banana Boat’s Sun Safety Regime

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family's sun safe routine. You should also avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and reapply. Watch now!

How to apply aerosol sunscreen

How you apply aerosol sunscreen matters. To get it right, read this quick guide for safe fun in the sun.

How to apply sunscreen lotion

To keep you and your family sun safe, it's important you know how to apply sunscreen lotion correctly. Read our guide to make sure you're staying sun safe.

Sun safe tips

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Does sunscreen expire and how should I store it?

Learn where to store your sunscreen

Like medicine, sunscreen is perishable, so it’s always best to keep it out of direct sunlight or other heat sources, store our products below 30°C and check expiry dates to ensure it remains effective. Make sure you check the label instructions to ensure you are storing your sunscreen correctly.

Fun sun safety

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Baby sunscreen lotion

SPF 50 + Roll-on
Available sizes: 150ml / 200ml / 400ml

VIEW MORE BABY PRODUCTS

Can I use sunscreen on babies under 6 months?

Parents should consult a doctor before using sunscreen with babies under six months old.

When should I apply sunscreen?

You should apply sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before sun exposure. This gives the product adequate time to absorb properly.

What are the often-missed spots?

Be sure to pay attention to them, as cumulative damage if you miss these spots too often can lead to skin cancer.

What is the proper amount of sunscreen to use?

When using spray sun screens, you need to take a bit more care to ensure you are using enough product.

5 steps to sun protection

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family’s sun safe routine. You should also apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out in the sun, re-apply, wear protective clothing and seek shade.

Banana Boat’s Sun Safety Regime

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family's sun safe routine. You should also avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and reapply. Watch now!

How to apply aerosol sunscreen

How you apply aerosol sunscreen matters. To get it right, read this quick guide for safe fun in the sun.

How to apply sunscreen lotion

To keep you and your family sun safe, it's important you know how to apply sunscreen lotion correctly. Read our guide to make sure you're staying sun safe.

Sun safe tips

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Banana Boat's Sun Safety Regime

Banana Boat’s Sun Safety Regime

Skin cancer cases in Australia are a lot higher than they should be and this can be attributed to forgetfulness and not applying sunscreen correctly.

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family’s sun safe routine. Are you following these easy steps?

1. Apply sunscreen liberally and always use at least 7 teaspoons per application

2. Always apply sunscreen at least twenty minutes before sun exposure and allow it to dry on the skin

3. Always reapply sunscreen every two hours, and more often if swimming, sweating or after using a towel

4. Always wear protective clothing, wide brimmed hats and sunglasses

5. Seek shade between 10am-3pm and try and avoid prolonged sun exposure

Fun sun safety

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Baby sunscreen lotion

SPF 50 + Roll-on
Available sizes: 150ml / 200ml / 400ml

VIEW MORE BABY PRODUCTS

Can I use sunscreen on babies under 6 months?

Parents should consult a doctor before using sunscreen with babies under six months old.

When should I apply sunscreen?

You should apply sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before sun exposure. This gives the product adequate time to absorb properly.

What are the often-missed spots?

Be sure to pay attention to them, as cumulative damage if you miss these spots too often can lead to skin cancer.

What is the proper amount of sunscreen to use?

When using spray sun screens, you need to take a bit more care to ensure you are using enough product.

5 steps to sun protection

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family’s sun safe routine. You should also apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out in the sun, re-apply, wear protective clothing and seek shade.

Banana Boat’s Sun Safety Regime

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family's sun safe routine. You should also avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and reapply. Watch now!

How to apply aerosol sunscreen

How you apply aerosol sunscreen matters. To get it right, read this quick guide for safe fun in the sun.

How to apply sunscreen lotion

To keep you and your family sun safe, it's important you know how to apply sunscreen lotion correctly. Read our guide to make sure you're staying sun safe.

Sun safe tips

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Can I use sunscreen on babies under 6 months?

Parents should consult a doctor before using sunscreen with babies under six months old.

When should I apply sunscreen?

You should apply sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before sun exposure. This gives the product adequate time to absorb properly.

What are the often-missed spots?

Be sure to pay attention to them, as cumulative damage if you miss these spots too often can lead to skin cancer.

What is the proper amount of sunscreen to use?

When using spray sun screens, you need to take a bit more care to ensure you are using enough product.

5 steps to sun protection

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family’s sun safe routine. You should also apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out in the sun, re-apply, wear protective clothing and seek shade.

Banana Boat’s Sun Safety Regime

Sunscreen is just one of the steps in your family's sun safe routine. You should also avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and reapply. Watch now!

How to apply aerosol sunscreen

How you apply aerosol sunscreen matters. To get it right, read this quick guide for safe fun in the sun.

How to apply sunscreen lotion

To keep you and your family sun safe, it's important you know how to apply sunscreen lotion correctly. Read our guide to make sure you're staying sun safe.

by webling

5 steps to sun protection

We all know the importance of sunscreen but did you know that it is only one of 5 steps to protecting you and your family from the sun? Follow these 5 steps to make sure you and your family’s sun routine is the safest it can be.

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