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Sunscreen on.
Choose SPF 30 or higher, broad spectrum and water resistant. Cover exposed skin before going out, and keep your reapplication routine going.
Find your sunscreen rhythm ↗✳ YOUR NEXT GOOD HABIT STARTS HERE
Sun’s out.Smarts on.
Beach day, match day, everyday. Get to know your skin, find your sunscreen routine, and head out with a plan.
Big outdoor energy. Smarter skin habits.
Made for teens, with a little Abu Dhabi sunshine.
Made for teens, with a little Abu Dhabi sunshine.
30+SPF is your starting pointBroad spectrum. Water resistant.
2hTime for a top-upReapply outdoors; sooner after water or sweat.
Protection works as a teamAdd shade, clothing, a hat and UV sunglasses.
01 / UNDER THE SURFACE
Your skin,
behind the scenes.
Your skin is your body’s outer barrier. Explore how invisible UV rays affect it—and why a tan isn’t a shield.
THE SKIN LABTap a topic to explore
An educational illustration, not to scale. It cannot scan or diagnose your skin.
TRY THE UV DIAL
Warm doesn’t always mean high UV.
You can feel heat. You can’t feel UV. Check the local UV forecast before heading out—even on a cloudy day.
This dial is a learning tool, not today’s Abu Dhabi forecast.6
High
Layer up your protection and reduce time in strong midday sun.
0 · Low3 · Protection starts11+ · Extreme
At UV 3 or above, WHO recommends sun protection. Lower UV does not make long exposure risk-free.
02 / YOUR WINNING COMBINATION
Meet your
protection dream team.
There’s no single magic shield. Make these three habits teammates, especially during outdoor sport.
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Cover up.
Wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses marked for 99–100% UVA and UVB protection. More coverage means less skin directly exposed.
Pack a better sun kit ↗03
Find your shade.
Plan activities outside the strongest sun when possible. Take shaded breaks. Shade helps, but UV can still reach you from scattered and reflected sunlight.
Make a game-day plan ↗Guidance: American Academy of Dermatology · World Health Organization
03 / SUNSCREEN SCHOOL
SPF, without the guesswork.
Small details make a difference. Take the four-step tour, then spot the places people often miss.
EVERYDAY
SUN SMARTSSPF
30+BROAD SPECTRUM
WATER RESISTANT
Apply beforeSUN SMARTSSPF
30+BROAD SPECTRUM
WATER RESISTANT
the adventure.Top up.
Keep going.
The “don’t forget me” club
Tap a spot for a quick reminder.
Your face isn’t the only place that needs protection.
SKINCARE, SIMPLIFIED
Find your skin’s
comfort zone.
No ten-step routine needed. Start with gentle cleansing, moisturiser and daily SPF 30+ protection. Explore common skin patterns below.
These are clues, not a diagnosis. Skin can change. There is no single best sunscreen for everyone.
Choosing sunscreen · AAD ↗04 / MAKE IT YOURS
Big plans?
Bring your sun plan.
Pick your activity. Check off your prep. Save a copy for your bag, your team, or your next adventure.
0 of 6 readyYOU’VE GOT THIS
Water helps with hydration. It does not protect skin from UV. In extreme heat, follow local heat warnings and your school or coach’s safety rules. Heat and athletes · CDC ↗
05 / A LITTLE FRIENDLY COMPETITION
How sun smart are you?
Game on.
Try the kit challenge, then bust a few sun-safety myths. No pressure—every answer comes with a helpful explanation.
THE PACKING CHALLENGE01
What belongs in your sun kit?
Choose the four items that directly protect you from UV.
MYTH OR FACT?1 / 6
06 / SMALL HABITS, SUNNY FUTURE
Give it
two weeks.
On days you go outdoors, practise your protection plan. Tap a day when you followed your plan. An indoor day or a missed day can stay blank—this is a personal check-in.
Your check-ins stay in this browser. Nothing is submitted to the campaign.MY 14-DAY SUN-SMART STREAK0 / 14
Still learningFeeling ready
THE QUESTIONS WE ALL HAVE
Real questions. Clear answers.
Simple answers to the things that can make sun safety confusing.
Do darker skin tones need sun protection?
Yes. Melanin offers some natural protection, but UV can damage every skin tone. People with darker skin can still get sunburn and skin cancer. Use the same combination of shade, clothing and sunscreen.
Is getting a “base tan” a good idea?
No. A tan is a response to UV injury, not a healthy shield. Avoid tanning beds and deliberate tanning. Use sun protection without trying to build a tan first.
Does SPF 50 mean I can stay out for 50 hours?
No. SPF is a laboratory measure of protection against sunburn-causing UV, not a countdown of safe hours. Higher SPF does not remove the need to reapply or to use clothing and shade.
What if I already have sunburn?
Get out of the sun, cool the skin with a cool shower or damp towel, drink water and use an unperfumed moisturiser. Do not use ice or ice packs, and do not pop blisters. Keep the skin covered from sunlight while it heals. Ask a pharmacist or clinician about suitable relief.
Get urgent medical advice for blistering or swelling, a high temperature, chills, dizziness, nausea, headache or muscle cramps. Confusion, collapse or severe illness after heat exposure needs emergency help.
Sunburn care · NHS ↗Can a phone camera show hidden sun damage?
An ordinary phone camera cannot diagnose UV damage or skin cancer. The skin lab on this website is only an illustration. If you notice a new or changing skin mark, a sore that does not heal, or a skin concern, ask a healthcare professional to examine it.
How can I help my friends get sun smart?
Keep it friendly: “I’m putting on sunscreen before practice—want to do the same?” Make shade breaks a team habit, share reminders, and ask your coach to support the routine. Encourage without teasing anyone about their skin or appearance.
THE PROJECT BEHIND THE SUNSHINE
Better habits
start with understanding.
This school health campaign focuses on male students aged 15–18 who play outdoor sports. Its sun-safety lessons are open to everyone.
80%
Know the essentials
Our target: participants can identify three sun-protection methods after the campaign.
60%
Build the habit
Our target: participants report regular sunscreen use during outdoor sport after two weeks.
70%
Feel more prepared
Our target: participants report increased confidence in planning their protection.
These are the proposal’s campaign targets, not achieved results. This website does not collect participant survey data.
FROM THE LITERATURE REVIEW
Research highlights gaps between knowing about sun safety and putting it into practice. That’s why this campaign pairs clear information with a practical routine, quizzes and a two-week check-in.
Read the review of sun-safety interventions ↗GOOD INFORMATION MATTERS
Learn from the sources.
Health guidance checked against these resources. General education; a healthcare professional can help with individual skin concerns.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ↗UV, skin and the protection basicsAMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ↗How to apply sunscreen correctlyNHS ↗Sunburn care and when to get helpBMC PUBLIC HEALTH · 2025 ↗Sun protection in Emirati undergraduate studentsLITERATURE REVIEW · 2023 ↗Attitudes, behaviours and sun-protection risksBAIG ET AL. · 2023 ↗A review of sun-safety interventions in children
Reviewed September 2026. The undergraduate study is background research; its findings do not describe all UAE teenagers.