As we head into a sunny Easter weekend, it's great news—but with spring sun still catching our skin off guard, the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) urges thorough protection. Reapply a thick layer of sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every two hours, and seek shade between noon and 3 p.m.
KWF's dedicated app delivers real-time sun strength forecasts and personalized advice. "Start reapplying from sun power 3, with level 5 expected Sunday and Monday," says KWF spokesperson Mischa Stubenitsky. A quick skin type quiz tailors recommendations to your needs. Download the KWF UV Radar from your app store.
Protecting Children
Use at least SPF 30 on kids during sunny spells, reapplying every two hours. Keep infants under 1 year out of direct sun entirely. Caps and long-sleeved shirts add essential coverage. Early sunburn raises lifetime skin cancer risk—a leading cancer in the Netherlands with over 61,000 cases yearly.
