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Whether at home or on holidays, it doesn't have to be sunny for our skin to be damaged by UV rays, which can reach us even on over-cast days.

Sun burn and sun damage significantly increase the risk of developing skin cancer. That's why it's so important to consider the UV Risks every single day from April until September, whether it's sunny or not!

Any day the UV Index is 3 or above, you need to take the 5 S Approach to Sun Safety 🔆

👕 SLIP on a T-Shirt
🧴 SLOP on Sunscreen - at least factor 30
👒 SLAP on a Hat
⛱️ SEEK some Shade - especially between 11am and 3pm
😎 SLIDE on Sunglasses

You can check the UV Index for Ireland at www.met.ie/uv-index

For advice on the best Sun Protection for you and your family, wherever you are, with the team in your local Vital Pharmacy.

🌻Hospice Sunflower Days are coming up on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th June!

We're especially excited as our new Charity of the Year is Together For Hospice, so we will be raising money to help support local hospices all over the country.

You can donate in-store at any time, but we'll also have some extra goodies available to celebrate Sunflower Days. As always, every euro raised locally stays locally, and directly supports a hospice in your area 💛

Sunflower Days are coming up soon! Can you help Together For Hospice by volunteering? More detail in their post below 🌻

Vital Pharmacies teams will be playing their parts in raising money for local hospices throughout June 🩷

You have two weeks to get organised for Father's Day! Coming up on Sunday 21st June. There's a gift for every dad at your local Vital Pharmacy 💙

According to Family Carers Ireland, there are over 600,000 people providing unpaid care to family or loved ones in Ireland, saving the state over €20 billion.

National Carers Week takes place from the 8th to 14th June. The theme of this year's campaign is Thank You For Caring. Carer organisations across the country will be holding a range of online and in-person events to celebrate the amazing work done by family carers in Ireland.

Scan the QR code in our graphic to visit www.carersweek.ie to find out what events are happening across the week. You can sort by location or date, and there are lots of online events planned for those who may find it difficult to get time away from home.

Some advice from renowned athlete David Gillick on the importance of physical activity for physical and mental health, thanks to Ultrapure!

"Daily movement is one of the simplest ways to support both physical and mental wellbeing. It doesn’t always have to mean intense training - walking, stretching, running, gym sessions, or simply getting outside can all help you feel more balanced, focused and energised. Building small recovery habits around movement can also help you stay consistent and feel your best day to day.

• Sleep is everything
No sleep = no recovery. Aim for 7–9 hours a night where possible. Better sleep can help you feel more energised, focused, and ready for the day ahead.

• Eat well after exercise
Refuel with protein and carbs after training to help you stay fuelled and ready for your next session. Adding more vegetables and balanced meals is a simple way to support a healthy routine.

• Take time to switch off
A magnesium-rich Ultrapure Epsom Salts Bath or foot soak can be a great way to relax after training or a busy day. Even 10 minutes to unwind can help you reset and recharge.

• Support recovery
Apply Ultrapure Ice-Cold Menthol Gel after exercise, especially after long sessions or time spent on your feet. It is instantly cooling, soothing and refreshing for aching muscles and feet.

• Foam rolling and self-massage
Spend 5-10 minutes moving slowly and with control. Stretching, foam rolling, or self-massage alongside Ultrapure Essential Oil Muscle Rub Roll-On is a great addition to recovery routines or winding down before bed.

• Keep easy days easy
Listen to your body. If you’re feeling tired or low on energy, it’s okay to pull back or take a lighter session. Rest days are part of the process too. Rest, stay hydrated, eat well and make time to relax. "

It's June! And that means Men's Health Week is coming up, as well as Father's Day. So, guess what the theme of our new Special Offers is?!

Yes, you'll find lots of great value on Men's Health ranges in your local Vital Pharmacy! Offers are available in participating stores until 1st July or while stocks last 🙂

We'd like to wish the very best of luck to everyone starting their state exams today!

Make sure you look after yourself during the next few weeks. And remember, as important as these exams may be, your results will not define you.

Do your best - that's all you can do. You got this!

Great initiative by Flanagan's pharmacy athenry who are providing period products to Galway Ladies Football! Well done to everyone involved 👏

galwayladiesfootball As part of Galway LGFA's commitment to supporting our players both on and off the field, we are proud to take another small step forward in promoting inclusion within our games and facilities.
Period products will now be available at all senior home games in the supporters' bathrooms, players' dressing rooms, and referees' dressing rooms.
We're delighted to do this in partnership with Flanagan's Pharmacy Athenry and would like to give a special thank you to Keith for his support in helping make this happen.


Vital Pharmacies GAA Flanagan's pharmacy athenry

Please don't be tempted to stay up all night cramming for those exams!

Sleep is crucial to help your brain process what you've been studying and commit it to memory. Here's our top advice for ensuring you get a healthy sleep while you are studying and taking exams. You know where we are if you need advice about supplements that may help.