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9th May 2016
02:55pm BST

Designed in Ireland, the product will be rolled out globally and is a world first. Basically, it is a patch that contains photosensitive dyes which indicate the level of sun exposure.
Consumers will be able to take a snap of the patch and upload it to an app which will analyse and determine the whether they should avoid further sun exposure or apply more sun cream.
Speaking about it, Kevin O’Hagan, Cancer Prevention Manager with the Irish Cancer Society, said: “Educating people on how and when to protect themselves from the sun and harmful UV rays is one of the first preventative measures we can take to tackle skin cancer.”
He added: “We hope that the My UV Patch skin sensor will deliver a step change in people’s awareness of UV exposure and sun protection. It is fantastic to see smart technology being used in this way to help with such an important public health issue.”
The Irish Cancer Society recommends taking the following steps to make sure you are safe in the sun:
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