Feel It Before You See It: The Subtle Warning Signs of Sun Damage

Feel It Before You See It: The Subtle Warning Signs of Sun Damage

Ever run your fingers across a spot on your skin that feels a little rough, like very fine sandpaper? It might not look like much, but that small, flat, gritty patch could be your skin’s...
New Research on sunscreen and Vitamin D. Here's what you need to know.

New Research on sunscreen and Vitamin D. Here's what you need to know.

You might have seen the headlines recently claiming that daily sunscreen use causes Vitamin D deficiency. Here’s what you actually need to know.   A well-run study - but context matters First, credit where it’s...
NAD⁺ Supplements Explained

NAD⁺ Supplements Explained

If you’ve looked into supplements lately, you’ve probably come across the buzzword NAD⁺. NAD⁺ - short for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide - is a molecule your body depends on for energy production, cellular repair, and healthy skin...
Skin Cancer in Australia: What You Need to Know About BCC and SCC

Skin Cancer in Australia: What You Need to Know About BCC and SCC

By Dr Austin Lang | Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer), Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science, FRACGP Chief Medical Officer, Actaskin   Cancer starts when something goes wrong in how our cells...
MYTH: A Base Tan is Safe

MYTH: A Base Tan is Safe

Let’s clear something up: Any change in the colour of your skin caused by UV light is a sign of skin damage. Any tan is an injury to the skin, putting you at risk not...
MYTH: I Need to Tan to Get Enough Vitamin D

MYTH: I Need to Tan to Get Enough Vitamin D

The sun is both healer and hazard. It fuels our body’s vitamin D production, yet it’s the leading cause of melanoma in Australia. Striking the right balance between getting enough sun and protecting our skin...
MYTH: I Have Olive Skin So I'll Be OK

MYTH: I Have Olive Skin So I'll Be OK

"I have olive skin, so I don’t have to be as careful with sun protection" It's a common belief that individuals with olive skin are somehow protected from skin cancer. Many of us fall into...
MYTH: The Sun Is Not As Harsh In [popular destination]

MYTH: The Sun Is Not As Harsh In [popular destination]

"The sun is not as harsh in..." You’re lounging poolside at a villa in Seminyak, wearing pink love heart sunglasses with a mojito in one hand. Finally, you’re relaxed and soaking up the holiday vibes....
Chemical Sunscreens Are Bad

Chemical Sunscreens Are Bad

Chemical vs Physical Sunscreens: Less Fear mongering, More Science By Dr Austin Lang | Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer), Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science, FRACGP Chief Medical Officer, Actaskin   When...