The sun plays a key role of general health and well being, influencing mood but also provides us with vitamin D which keeps bones and teeth healthy. However, the sun can have damaging effects on the skin from short term such as sunburn right through to long term damage resulting in skin cancer.

To read more on protecting skin in the sun discussing ways to recognise skin damage, applying sun protection factor (SPF) and brief advice you can provide, click here to access the Counter Excellence module:

Ensure you are comfortable to talk to your customers about relevant sun screen products you have available in your pharmacy – check the SPF and expiry date.

There are also some great ideas on promoting sun awareness in your pharmacy via a health promotion – download the sun awareness briefing sheet.