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Fiona Russell

How to choose sunscreen: advice for runners and hikers

Runner wearing sunglasses, baseball cap and T-shirt applying sunscreen to face.

There's nothing better than heading out for a run or a walk on a sunny day, but, it’s extremely important to take care of your skin and protect it from damaging UV rays by using a good and effective sunscreen. 

Your skin is your biggest organ, and if you don’t look after it you risk developing serious health issues, ranging from painful sunburn to premature ageing, hyperpigmentation and, worse, skin cancer – it's a potential running or hiking 'injury' it's important to avoid.

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