Tip #1: Avoid Excessive
Exposure to the Sun!
Harmful UV rays can not
only lead to skin cancer but can lead to premature aging. Did you know that up
to 90% of the visible skin changes commonly attributed to aging are caused by
the sun? (Source) But if that is
not enough to scare you, consider these facts:
Each year, more cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in
the U.S than new cases of breast, lung, and colon cancer combined.
- One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in
their lifetime.
- One American dies from skin cancer every hour.
Melanoma, one of the
most serious forms of skin cancer, affects adolescents and young adults ages 15-29.
According to The United States Environmental
Protection Agency, "UV exposure and sunburns, particularly
during childhood, are risk factors for the disease."
So how do you protect
yourself?
Solutions:
Protect your skin by
using sun block with SPF protection:
The Sun Protection
Factor (SPF) refers to the products ability to screen or block out
the sun's harmful rays.
To read more about SPF
protection and guidelines and the best SPF protection for you, click HERE
Cover Up:
It seems almost self
explanatory, but if you want to protect your skin from the sun, cover it up.
Wear light-colored, loose fitting clothing that will keep you cool and help
prevent sunburn.
To take further
precautionary measures click: HERE
If you must have a tan,
protect you skin by using a sunless
tanner
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