Sun safety facts and myths

June 23, 2026

With so much misinformation about sun safety, it’s important to know what’s a fact and what’s a myth.

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Did you know that in Canada, sunlight is strong enough to cause skin cancer, premature aging of the skin, and harm to the eyes? It’s true. It’s also true that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and it’s also one of the most preventable.

This summer, make sure you know sun safety fact from myth:

Sun safety infographic debunking common sunscreen myths. It explains that store-bought sunscreen in Canada is regulated, UV rays can penetrate clouds, SPF does not provide complete protection, sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours, and sunscreen does not prevent most people from getting enough vitamin D.

This summer, enjoy the sun safely by protecting your skin.

Learn more ways to be sun safe

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