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Sun and skin checks

Sun Protection and Skin Checks

Sun protection is the single habit that protects both skin health and how skin ages. You will learn what SPF and broad spectrum really mean, how much sunscreen to use and when to reapply, and how to check your own skin every month with the ABCDE rule and the ugly duckling sign, so you know when to see a doctor quickly.

  • 8 lessons
  • 8 tables
  • All ages
$47USD, one-time payment
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Hand holding a bottle of skin cream

What you will learn to do

  • Pick a sunscreen and apply the right amount
  • Plan shade, clothing and reapplication around the UV index
  • Run a monthly skin self-check and record what you see
  • Recognise the signs that mean see a doctor soon

Who this course is for

  • Anyone who is unsure how much sunscreen is enough
  • People with many moles or a family history of skin cancer
  • Parents who want sensible sun habits for the whole family
Curriculum

The 8 lessons

In a deliberate order. Each lesson explains what is happening, gives you a routine or a tool, and ends with an assignment.

  1. 01

    Start Here: How This Course Works

    You will know what the eight lessons cover, how to use them, and which skin changes mean you should see a doctor before doing anything else.

    9 min read · includes a table

  2. 02

    What UV Light Does to Your Skin

    You will understand how UVA and UVB light cause sunburn, photoageing and skin cancer risk, and how those effects look on different skin tones.

    11 min read · includes a table

  3. 03

    Sunscreen Decoded: SPF, Broad Spectrum and Dose

    You will be able to read a sunscreen label, choose a product you will actually wear, and apply enough of it, often enough, to get the protection on the bottle.

    12 min read · includes a table

  4. 04

    Clothing, Shade, the UV Index and Sunscreen Myths

    You will know how to combine clothing, shade and timing with sunscreen, how to read the UV index, and why common myths about dark skin, clouds and vitamin D do not hold up.

    11 min read · includes a table

  5. 05

    Your Monthly Skin Self-Exam

    You will be able to do a full-body skin check in about fifteen minutes each month, using the ABCDE rule, the ugly duckling sign and photos to track changes.

    13 min read · includes a table

  6. 06

    Spots That Need a Doctor, and How to Prepare

    You will know which skin changes need a doctor soon, what usually happens at a skin check, and how to prepare so the appointment is quick and useful.

    11 min read · includes a table

  7. 07

    Children, Teenagers and Tanning Beds

    You will know how to protect babies, children and teenagers from the sun, how to talk to a teenager about tanning, and why tanning beds are not a safe alternative.

    11 min read · includes a table

  8. 08

    Your Anti-Ageing Routine and Yearly Plan

    You will have a simple evidence-based routine for sun-damaged skin, a written yearly calendar for protection and skin checks, and a checklist for your next doctor appointment.

    13 min read · includes a table

What is included

  • 8 complete written lessons
  • 8 routines, trackers or checklists in clear tables
  • Warning signs that mean see a doctor, in every lesson where they matter
  • An assignment at the end of every lesson
  • Printable, or save any lesson as PDF
  • Lifetime access, including future updates

How you receive it

Right after payment you see your access button, and the same personal link is emailed to you. Open it on any device to read every lesson. There is no account and no password to remember.

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Education, not medical care. This course explains the condition and the options that exist. It does not diagnose you, prescribe anything or replace a doctor. See a doctor promptly if symptoms are severe, spreading, painful, infected, affect the eyes, or concern a baby or a pregnancy. Read the medical disclaimer.

Best value

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The Complete Library includes this course and the other 7, 64 lessons in all, for $147. That saves $229 against buying them one by one.

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