I’m Helen Shao, founder of Aussie SunMate. My background is in health, wellbeing and sports therapy, including working with professional tennis players.
Travelling on tour with them and spending time courtside, I experienced the harsh sun firsthand. I saw players reluctant to apply sunscreen because it felt too sticky or ran into their eyes when they sweated—and saw them get sunburnt as a result. That inspired me to create sunscreen that people would want to wear, even during demanding days on court.
That purpose became deeply personal when I walked 333 kilometres from Canberra to Sydney over 11 days, supporting the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation. Along the way, I walked beside people affected by skin cancer and families who had lost loved ones to melanoma. Their stories stayed with me.
They strengthened my belief that sun protection needs to be something people willingly use, every day. As a mother and grandmother, I want children to grow up seeing sunscreen as a natural part of getting ready to play—alongside their hat, shoes and sporting kit.
Aussie SunMate brings together my love of sport and my passion for caring for people. My hope is to help build better sun-safe habits, support grassroots sport and contribute to saving lives, one at a time.
Put it on, Play on!
WHY AUSSIE SUNMATE?
Sunscreen That Keeps Up
Sport doesn't stop because the sun is out.
Aussie SunMate is designed for active lifestyles, providing SPF50+ broad-spectrum protection with a formula made to keep up with movement, sweat and long days outdoors.
Whether it's training, game day or a weekend in the sun, we've got you covered.
