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...

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...

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...

"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...

"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 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...

“Oh well. The damage is already done.” That sentence is heard from people getting their skin checks in every clinic in Australia. This myth is incredibly common. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable...

Many sunscreens are packed with trendy "extras" like vitamin C, vitamin E, and niacinamide to make big skin benefit promises. But when you actually examine the science, those ingredients are often included at concentrations too...

Does the SPF in your make-up provide enough sun protection? 👇🏻 From our research into sunscreen habits in Australia, we found that only 54% of women wear sunscreen daily, and many rely solely on the...