Institute of Dermatologists

10% of sunscreen sales will be donated to the Irish Cancer Society

On Daffodil Day, the Institute of Dermatologists will donate 10% of all sunscreen sales on Friday to the Irish Cancer Society.

Skin cancer is the  most common cancer in Ireland, with over 13,500 cases diagnosed every year. Much of this risk is linked to cumulative ultraviolet (UV) exposure over time.

While skin cancer is not always preventable, protecting the skin from UV radiation remains one of the most effective ways to reduce risk and prevent further cumulative damage.

Ultraviolet rays reach the skin even on cloudy days in Ireland. Over time they contribute to skin ageing, pigmentation,  and the initiation of skin cancers.

Applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day  helps protect the skin from both UVA rays, which contribute to skin ageing, and UVB rays, which cause sunburn.

On Friday, 10% of sales of any sunscreen both in the clinic and online will contribute to our donation to the Irish Cancer Society.

We're going all in against cancer this Daffodil Day and raising funds to support cancer patients and their families across Ireland.

You can show your support too, by making a donation to our page today, you will be helping to fund the Irish Cancer Society's Support Line, free counseling, lifts to treatment, ground-breaking cancer research, funding to families facing a childhood cancer diagnosis and so much more.

Together, we can ensure that no one has to go through cancer alone. Thank you!