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The Power of Sunscreen
Can you believe the summer is finally here? I can't think of a more perfect time to talk with you about protecting yourself and your family with sunscreens!
Sunscreens contain either chemical blockers or physical blockers to protect your skin from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is wise to use sunscreen on a daily basis as we are exposed to cancer causing sunlight every day. Fortunately, many facial moisturizers and cosmetics for women contain sunscreens with a sun protection fac...
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Expert & Community Posts
Debunking Sunscreen Myths
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert...in the popular press. The first is the idea that sunscreen is dangerous and causes skin cancer... Read more »
Mexoryl, Anthelios... The Buzz About European Sunscreens
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...I've heard that there's an ingredient in European sunscreens that makes them more effective,... Read more »
Sun Protection for Children's Skin
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...feedback@skincancerconnection.com. Reader's Question: I've heard that sunscreen may cause skin... Read more »
Newly Approved FDA Regulations for Sunscreen Labeling
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert...recently publicized announcement by the FDA regarding sunscreen labels. Currently, we all talk... Read more »
Rosacea and the Summer Sun
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...and maintaining a consistent and liberal use of sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. ... Read more »
Health Guide
Wrinkle Prevention
...especially with deodorant.Pat the skin dry and immediately apply a water-based moisturizer.Always apply sunscreen, even if going outdoors for short periods.Avoid drinking alcohol within 3 hours of... Read more »Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Prevention
...addition to encouraging regular self-examination, such programs include eliminating the sales tax on sunscreens, discouraging suntans and midday sports, and planting trees and placing canopies... Read more »Sunscreen ingestion
This is poisoning from swallowing sunscreen. Poisonous Ingredient Older sunscreens used para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) to provide protection from the sun's rays. However,... Read more »Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Highlights
...genetic risk for these cancers. The drug manufacturer hopes to find a way to incorporate this cream into sunscreens.Facial Filler ApprovalThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved... Read more »Faking It: The New Way to Tan
...indulge, be prepared. When you think you're going to be exposed to the sun, apply a generous amount of sunscreen with a minimum of 15 SPF (and reapply after swimming or excessive sweating). Don't... Read more »
Medications
...includes moisturizer and daily use of an effective sunscreen (minimum SPF 15). Tretinoin belongs... Read more »
...sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure and wear a sunscreen and protective clothing when you are... Read more »
...tanning booths, and sunlamps during this time. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing if you... Read more »
...sun exposure. Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen if needed. Caution is advised when... Read more »
...sun exposure, tanning booths and sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when... Read more »
Related News
Playing the sunscreen "numbers game"
May 14, 2009Summertime is here, and sunscreen makers are marketing sunscreen products with higher and higher sun protection factor (SPF) numbers on their labels.... Read summary »
The highest rated sunscreens
May 21, 2009According to a new issue of Consumer Reports, 31 percent of Americans never wear sunscreen, even if they are out in the sun for more than four hours.... Read summary »
Report recommends the best new sunscreens
August 05, 2009Sunscreens have improved this year, experts say, and it can be hard to know what these advances are and which products are the best ones to buy. In... Read summary »
Medicines Next Big Thing: Lifesaving Raspberries?
July 09, 2007COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Looking for a tasty summer treat that could protect against skin cancer? Researchers say black raspberries... Read summary »
Scientists study possible link between sunscreen, Alzheimer's
August 26, 2009Irish researchers have received a large grant from the European Union to study the possible link between nanoparticles found in sunscreen to... Read summary »
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