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Sunscreen not only prevents sunburn but protects a "superhero gene" that fights all three forms skin cancer, Australian researchers have discovered. Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology have conducted a "world-first" human study examining the impact of sunscreen at the molecular level.

Check out Will Jackway in action in Japan. Will keeps himself protected from the harsh UV rays with the Aloe Up Pro Sport.

Reports about the harmful environmental effects of certain chemicals in the water have been circulated for years, but according to the authors of a new study released Tuesday, the chemicals in even one drop of sunscreen are enough to damage fragile coral reef systems. Some 14,000 tons of sunscreen lotions wind up in coral reefs around the world each year.

Congratulations to Anna Frost An Outstanding World Class New Zealand Athlete. Anna's Words below reflect the spirit and grace of this amazing Athlete.

"As I said before the race, I felt like I had already won knowing I was going to stand on the start line. I stood there with a winning smile. With more than 1,000 other winners. We started the same race; we gave it our all. Some of us finished, others didn't. There was no failure. We all achieved something"

Duncan Simpson reports to PGA members: Aloe Up is completely different to standard products, and I've personally found it very effective and easy to apply without the usual greasiness issues. This product was developed nearly 30 years ago in the USA, and has since built a reputation as the best sports sunscreen on the market. The four hour protection time makes it ideal for golf. The spray in particular is a great product“ no more greasy hands interfering with your grip!"

Recently published article by MSN NZ discusses a new blood test that could help identify patients whose Melanoma has started to spread throughout their body.

Aloe Up Sponsors the Gold Rush Competitors with Ultra Sport 30 Good Luck to all 110 competitors for this weekends race. We are very happy to be providing you with the very best sports sunscreen available any where in the World - The Ultra Pro Sport Range plus Aloe Up Lip balms that are made from pure Aloe Vera oil. 

We need sunscreen to help protect us from UV radiation, the main cause of non melanoma skin cancers. 68,000 non melanoma skin cancers are diagnosed in New Zealand yearly representing 80% of all cancers. UV radiation also plays a key role in melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

I had been waiting for this day for a whole year and come race morning I am sure I was showing signs of the pressure and nerves, most of which were largely self-inflicted... Bar the pressure from a few mates whose constant reminders of 'if you aren't first, your last' were always at the front of my mind! 

Can melanoma skin cancer be prevented? Not all melanomas can be prevented, but there are things you can do that could reduce your risk of getting melanoma. The most important way to lower your risk of melanoma is to protect yourself from exposure to UV rays. Practice sun safety when you are outdoors.