Sun Safety

Posted by Whitney on Oct 22, 2010

Sun safety is sometimes the last thing on a person’s mind.  Unfortunately, our society has created the image of tanned skin as an important “attractive” trait we need to have.  Sun bathing and using tanning beds has greatly increased and it’s no surprise that skin cancer is on the rise.  People do not understand that this “beautiful” tanned skin is only skindeep.  Overexposure to the sun or making appointments at a tanning salon is asking for skin cancer.

One of the most important things about taking care of your skin is SUNSCREEN.

So what is sunscreen?  Sunscreens are chemical agents that help prevent the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin.  There are two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA & UVB.  These rays damage the skin and increase your risk of skin cancer.

Sun protection is not just for the summer months!  To prevent aging caused by UV rays, sunscreen should be used every day of the year-even if it is a cloudy day or you’re not even planning on being outside.  Applying sunscreen on a daily basis will lengthen the youthful look of your skin and minimize the chances of getting age spots, wrinkles or worse: skin cancer.  Anyone who values their youthful appearance or even their health should learn the importance of skin care and using sunscreen.

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