I’m a 62 year old woman who has spent my life out on the beautiful beaches, moors and countryside of Devon.

In 2023 I was diagnosed with sun damage and had a basal cell carcinoma removed. 

Future advice from my dermatologist was 50 SPF sunscreen, a large brim hat (3 inches or more) and sunglasses.  I love sunny beach holidays, camping in France and being outside and this is where Wallaroo Hats came into my life.

Wallaroo takes this skin cancer health threat seriously, all their hats are tested and rated according to their UV radiation blocking capabilities of material used in the making of each hat.  These fabrics are tested by the Australian Radiation Protection Agency and block 96 to 97.5% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.  The Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) show how well a fabric protects your skin from solar UV.

To earn the Seal of Recommendation from the Skin Cancer Foundation, a manufacturer must provide scientific data showing that its product sufficiently and safely “aids in the prevention of sun-induced damage to the skin”.  Wallaroo’s sun protection hats have received this seal of approval.

80% of these skin cancers could be prevented by wearing high SPF sunscreen and a UPF sunhat such as Wallaroo.  I have placed an order with Wallaroo for a hat that I am confident will protect me and look great.

Did you know - melanoma skin cancer ranks as the fifth most common cancer in the UK.  The number of people diagnosed with skin cancer has reached the highest since records began.  Since 1990 skin cancer amongst 55 years and over has increased by 195% (07/07/2023 Cancer Research UK reports).

The charity estimates that over the next 20 years, melanoma cases could increase by 50%.  As a result, this would hit a record of 26,500 UK cases by 2040.