13/08/2026
Whether at home or on holidays, it doesn't have to be sunny for our skin to be damaged by UV rays, which can reach us even on over-cast days.
Sun burn and sun damage significantly increase the risk of developing skin cancer. That's why it's so important to consider the UV Risks every single day from April until September, whether it's sunny or not!
Any day the UV Index is 3 or above, you need to take the 5 S Approach to Sun Safety π
π SLIP on a T-Shirt
π§΄ SLOP on Sunscreen - at least factor 30
π SLAP on a Hat
β±οΈ SEEK some Shade - especially between 11am and 3pm
π SLIDE on Sunglasses
You can check the UV Index for Ireland at www.met.ie/uv-index
For advice on the best Sun Protection for you and your family, wherever you are, with the team in your local Vital Pharmacy