As part of their Sun Smart campaign, CANSA is giving South Africans a practical way to implement its message: ‘Safe in the sun’. You can now monitor the harmful UV-rays you are exposed to with a CANSA UV-Smart Armband that turns darker in colour as the UV-rays intensify. Each shade of colour gives sun protection recommendations you can follow to avoid sunburn. 

The CANSA UV-Smart Armband is a device to warn mothers of babies (who should not be exposed to direct sunlight) what levels of direct or reflected UV radiation their babies are exposed to in the outdoors i.e. in the sun, under umbrellas, gazebos or in shade.

 The UV-Smart Armband sells for R30 each and is available in blue, pink and purple, adult and children’s sizes. Buy your UV-Smart Armband directly from CANSA’s Care Centres country-wide or call CANSA toll-free 0800 22 66 22.

CANSA’s SunSmart Ambassador, Bailey Schneider is encouraging South Africans to be safe in the sun.  She’s a successful radio and TV presenter, voice over artist, MC and public figure.  In 2009, Bailey was diagnosed with superficial spreading melanoma at the age of 26.  Luckily through early detection, it was removed before it spread any further. Bailey gets regular check-ups by her dermatologist every six months to ensure she is still healthy and melanoma-free. Follow her on Twitter: @baileyschneider and read her daily blog on www.baileyschneider.co.za