Sun Sense South Shore Skin Center Offer Sun Tips for Wellness and Anti-aging

                   
sanepr.com     Jul 25, 2008            

RSS feed for South Shore Skin Center: USA July 25, 2008 -- Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from the sun or from tanning booths cause premature wrinkles, DNA damage and skin cancer with repeated and prolonged exposure. In natural sunlight, these rays are present even on cloudy days and exposed skin is left vulnerable without sunblock or sunscreen. The first line of defense against sun damage is the use of sunscreen or sunblock on a regular basis. When selecting a sunscreen or sunblock, the dermatologists recommend the use of a broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection sunscreen or sunblock. How do you know if a product meets these requirements? The SPF and “Broad spectrum UVA/UVB protectionâ€_ should be stated right on the label. Also be sure that your selection includes one of the three key ingredients that offer... [read full story]                    

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Cosmetic Safety Database - Sunscreens Special Report

newsvine.com     Jul 23, 2008          

Does your sunscreen work? An investigation of nearly 1,000 brand-name sunscreen products finds that 4 out of 5 contain chemicals that may pose health hazards or don't adequately protect skin from the sun's damaging rays. Some...                    

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If you don't use sunscreen, you are cooking your skin

rgj.com     Jul 23, 2008          

By Jean Mitchell • Special to Dayton Courier • July 23, 2008 The sun is not your friend, even though it feels good. "The danger (to skin) exists year-round, but in summer the sun's rays are most direct -- and at their most...                    

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Choose a sunblock then soak in the fun, not sun

lsj.com     Jul 25, 2008          

• July 25, 2008 • From Lansing State Journal Whether you go with all-natural sunblock or regular sunscreen, stay safe with tips from Michel McDonald, a Vanderbilt University Medical Center dermatologist who treats skin cancer...                    

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If You're Going to Tan, Be As Safe As You Can

redorbit.com     Jul 25, 2008          

SUN DAY SCHOOL No one wants to spend a sunny day indoors, but no one wants skin damage, either. Can you have your cake and eat it, too? It is possible, experts say - you just have to know your stuff (or in this case, your SPF).                    

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