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A Mother’s Battle with Melanoma Sparks a Game-Changing Movement in Sun Safety

SUNNYBOD founder smiling at the beach on a sunny day, representing the SUNNYBOD sunscreen applicator brand, with the ocean in the background.

As Australia faces prolonged heat and extreme UV this summer, the reality of applying sunscreen in everyday life is being put to the test.

When one mum’s family experience with melanoma revealed how easily sunscreen routines can fail under pressure, she set out to make sun protection easy, mess-free, and fun. Today, SUNNYBOD™’s Small Habit. Serious Protection.” message is changing the way Australian families think about sun safety—and making sunscreen fun again.

 

For many parents, applying sunscreen is just another part of the morning rush. A messy and often-forgotten ritual squeezed between packed lunches and school runs. But for SUNNYBOD™ founder Shannon, it became deeply personal.

 

After her mum’s battle with melanoma, Shannon realised that protection goes beyond sunscreen, it’s about building habits that last a lifetime. That realisation sparked the creation of SUNNYBOD™ and her vision of a world with zero deaths from melanoma through effective and accessible sun safety.

Turning a Daily Challenge Into a Positive Habit

Understanding the challenges families face — resistance from kids, greasy hands, and inconsistent coverage on tricky areas like the ears and neck. Shannon recognised that the biggest barrier to sun protection wasn’t awareness, but practicality.

She founded SUNNYBOD™ to find a solution. A refillable, mess-free sunscreen applicator that helps parents apply sunscreen quickly and easily, turning a stressful daily task into a simple, positive ritual.

“Melanoma changes everything,” says Shannon. “When you’ve lived through it, you realise protection has to become part of life, not something you do when you remember. SUNNYBOD™ was born out of that need to make it easier for families to build small habits that lead to serious protection.”

Reinventing Sunscreen Application

SUNNYBOD™’s Refillable SPF Applicator is designed to make sunscreen application easy and enjoyable. It:

  • Lets you apply sunscreen without the mess or sticky residue, offering a hands-free solution ideal for parents, day-care workers, teachers, and carers.

  • Helps reduce sensory discomfort often experienced with traditional sunscreen application.

  • Encourages consistent SPF usage and makes reaching tricky areas like the ears, neck, and around the eyes easier.

  • Supports sustainable choices with its reusable, refillable design.

  • Is travel-friendly, supporting easy on-the-go reapplication.

“We want families to know that every brush stroke counts,” Shannon adds. “If we can make sunscreen easier to use, we can help make it a daily routine, just like brushing your teeth. And that’s where serious protection begins.”

What began as one mother’s way to protect her children has evolved into a growing movement, encouraging families, schools, and communities to make sunscreen part of everyday care. SUNNYBOD™’s message is simple. Small Habit. Serious Protection

“The most powerful thing we can do as parents is model the habits that keep our kids safe. I created SUNNYBOD™ so that sun protection could finally fit into real life, easily, sustainably, and without the mess.” — Shannon, Founder SUNNYBOD™

About Us:

Making Sunscreen Fun!

Born from a personal connection to melanoma, SUNNYBOD™ is an Australian sun safety brand committed to making protection part of everyday life — simple, positive, and repeatable. Created for modern families and everyday sun lovers, SUNNYBOD™ is redefining sun safety through practical, sustainable solutions that fit seamlessly into real life. Learn more at WWW.SUNNYBOD.COM.AU

 

Disclaimer:
This information is provided for general guidance only and is not intended to replace medical or professional advice. Always follow sun safety recommendations issued by your local health authorities, and consult your family doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about sunscreen use, skin sensitivities, or individual needs.

Written by Shannon, founder of SUNNYBOD.

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Welcome to The SUNNYBOD™ Blog — your go-to space for sun safety tips, parenting advice, expert insights, and all things outdoors. We’re passionate about making sunscreen fun, simple, and mess-free for families and sun lovers everywhere. Explore how-to guides, get your questions answered, discover parent hacks, and learn smarter ways to protect your skin. Whether you're a beach-goer, outdoor adventurer, or everyday parent, this is your hub for staying sun-safe with confidence and ease.

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