MEDIA RELEASE NOVEMBER 2013
Skin Experts Urge Kiwis to Get Proper Sun Protection This Summer
Summer is superb. Picnics on the beach, playing in the sea and a good old fashioned game of cricket. However, the harsh
realities of enjoying ‘the great outdoors’, especially in New Zealand where the sun emits extremely high levels of UV,
can cause long-term damage and problems to your skin and health.
Formulated in New Zealand, Oasis Sun is one of the sunscreens of choice from the experts at Skin Institute.
Dr Mark Gray from the Skin Institute, says: “Over the last ten years alone, Skin Institute has treated over 20,000
patients with skin cancer. Using a sunscreen can help protect against UV damage – we recommend Oasis Sun.”
“Everyone loves the summer. Looking after your skin, especially during the summer months when the sun’s rays are even
stronger, should really play an essential part of everyone’s everyday skincare routine.”
“We want to see people of all ages taking precautionary measures to protect their skin from unnecessary damage and of
course, skin cancer. New Zealanders may have turned their ears off to putting on sunscreen, but we couldn’t recommend it
highly enough - we’d love to see the number of people affected by skin cancer reduce.”
“Kiwis who are concerned about their skin are urged to contact the Skin Institute as it provides full body skin checks
as well as free spot checks (for 1 – 2 moles or lesions of concern). Early detection offers the best chance of cure.”
Those worried about themselves or a member of the family should make an appointment with a Skin Institute clinic as soon
as possible.
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