Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Baking is for Turkeys!

"There’s no such thing as a healthy tan.”-Dr. Walayat Hussain, dermatologist

 The Summer is once again upon us and as a skin care professional I want to remind all of you how important sun protection is.


Here are a few tips to keep you safe this summer:

 
Do NOT Burn
Sunburns significantly increase one's lifetime risk of developing skin cancer, especially for children.


No Tanning 
No Tanning
Avoid Sun Tanning and Tanning Beds. UV radiation from tanning beds and the sun causes skin cancer and wrinkling.


 
Generously Apply Sunscreen
Generously apply about one ounce of sunscreen to cover all exposed skin 15 minutes before going outside. Sunscreen should have a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 and provide broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Reapply every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.


Coverup 
Coverup
Wear protective clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses, when possible.


Seek Shade 
Seek Shade
Seek shade when possible, and remember that the sun’s UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.



Vitamin D 
Vitamin D
Get Vitamin D safely through a diet that includes vitamin supplements and foods fortified with Vitamin D. Don't seek the sun.