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When should children get their skin checked for skin cancer? - Tribe Tropical

When should children get their skin checked for skin cancer?

While skin cancer is more commonly diagnosed in adults, it's important to note that it can also affect children. Teaching children about the importance of sun safety early on is a vital step in keeping them safe in the sun. Read on to find out age recommendations and precautions. 

Best Swimwear for Babies and Toddlers - Tribe Tropical

Best Swimwear for Babies and Toddlers

Spending valuable time with your children at the pool or at the beach on a hot day can be relaxing, rejuvenating and a great way to make special memories! Sadly it does come with risks however, through exposure to invisible ultraviolet rays from the sun.

Though sunscreen is a wonderful invention, it is not recommended for use on babies under six months of age, and sunscreen alone is not sufficient for adequate UV protection of young skin.

What to look for when buying a beach hat! - Tribe Tropical

What to look for when buying a beach hat!

When it comes to sun protection, a wide-brimmed beach bucket style hat is one of the most important accessories we can own to help protect ourselves and our families from harmful UV rays. What features should they have? Read on for more.

5 things to NOT do in the SUN! - Tribe Tropical

5 things to NOT do in the SUN!

Most people, especially kids, love to spend time outside playing in the sunshine – it is good for the soul! However it is up to us as adults to protect our young from serious damage that can be caused by over-exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays. 
What makes a good sunscreen? - Tribe Tropical

What makes a good sunscreen?

What makes up a good sunscreen? This article contains a breakdown of info about different sunscreens and their pros & cons.
The best Queensland islands for families to visit in 2021 - Tribe Tropical

The best Queensland islands for families to visit in 2021

Discover the best Queensland islands for families to visit with guest writer Sharee from Inspire Family Travel.
Escape to paradise with Tribe Tropical - Tribe Tropical

Escape to paradise with Tribe Tropical

The islands and resorts of tropical Australia are the inspiration behind all of Tribe Tropical’s prints – escape to paradise with us on a virtual road trip of the ‘sunshine state’!
Sun protection through history - Tribe Tropical

Sun protection through history

Have you ever wondered what measures ancient civilisations and different cultures have taken over time to protect their skin from damage caused by the sun?

Good Design Australia Award – Winner - Tribe Tropical

Good Design Australia Award – Winner

In June 2019 we were thankful to be announced as winners of a Good Design Australia Award. The caliber of entrants was so incredibly high so we were truly thankful to have received such a prestigious accolade, only months after our launch.
My journey around the sun... - Tribe Tropical

My journey around the sun...

Tribe Tropical's Founder, Emily Gradon has had a long history of skin issues further to UV exposure; she also lost her grandfather to melanoma skin cancer and has three children of her own to keep protected in the sun - this prompted Emily to start a swimwear label, focused around sun-safety. The following article further explains Emily's journey around the sun, and highlights the need for awareness and protection when spending time in the sun.