10
WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN
Here are some hints to protect yourself from
skin cancer. Remember, the best prevention against skin cancer
is to minimize the time of sun exposure!
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Avoid excessive sun exposure and limit
your time to the sun. Beach Lovers...Avoid the sun during
the middle of the day, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM,
when its most intense. |
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Wear protective clothing and sunglasses
with at least 99 percent protection against UVA and UVB
sunlight. A long- sleeved shirt and a wide-brimmed hat will
help protect the skin from the sun. |
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Apply a broad or full-spectrum sunscreen
with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 to ALL
exposed skin areas, including the top of ears, lips and
bald scalp areas, at least 15 to 20 minutes prior to sun
exposure. |
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Long lasting (>8 hours) and waterproof
sunscreen is highly recommended. Sunscreens labeled with
SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 can block up to 93% of
damage from sun exposure. |
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Reapply sunscreen after heavy perspiring
or swimming, even if the sunscreen is waterproof. |
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Consult your physician about your current
medication(s) and medical condition(s) that may cause photosensitivity,
i.e., increase susceptibility to sunburn. |
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Tanning booths utilize ultraviolet light,
which also causes skin damage related to skin cancer and
skin aging like sun exposure. |
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A tan from sun exposure or a tanning booth
may provide some protection against sunburn, but this type
of protection is generally minimal. Remember skin damage
does occur in the presence of a tan. |
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Children are more susceptible to sunburn
than adults are. Sunscreens with SPF of 15 or greater provide
excellent protection for children; however, sunscreen cannot
protect infants younger than 6 months old because of their
skin structure. Clothes made of tightly woven fabrics are
recommended for infants. |
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Consult your physician as soon as you discover
any suspicious skin lesion. |
Beware the Sun - do not expose
your skin to the sun
without adequate sunscreen protection - and even then, limit
your exposure to short durations.
WEAR
A BIG HAT WHEN YOU ARE OUT IN THE SUN
- NOURISH Your Skin
- PROTECT Your Skin
- LOVE Your Skin
- SAVE Your Skin
Dont submit to the aging of your skin
without a fight. Feed your skin with DermaPlenish® from
the outside and Dermagen® from within. Arm yourself with
the nutrients in Physicians Rx Formula, which can
be beneficial in protecting your skin from the ravages of advancing
years and the harsh environment. Taking good care of your skin
with DermaPlenish® early in life will ensure a healthy and
vibrant skin later, and will enable you to face the future with
confidence.
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