Sadly, the answer is yes, yes and yes. The lighter your skin type, the more likely you are to develop skin cancer with tanning and this includes “indoor” tanning. But, even naturally darker skin types can get skin cancer...
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Tag: Sunburn
Most people who love the sun really love being outdoors and love the warmth. You CAN be warm and outdoors and still protect your skin………..just sayin!!! Here’s how: Cover your skin with really cute sun protective clothing! J Crew has...
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Here are some drugstore items for a sunburn. Take these with you when you travel – hydrocortisone 1%, Advil/ ibuprofen tablets (200mg), zinc paste (usually 20%), and aloe gel (if you find it helpful). The minute you notice that you...
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Still getting sunburned? First, get out of the sun or cover up with a thick shirt (a white tee shirt has an SPF of 3)! Here’s what to do next: Start taking an anti-inflammatory like Advil/ibuprofen or Aleve/naproxyn for the...
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