Tips of the Week

 Think light screen not sunscreen.

UVA is present 365 days a year through clouds, through window glass and car windshields. That little bit of daily damage is significant because it adds up... more

 Suncreen is even more important at high altitude. Look for sunscreens with a good UVA blocker like Mexoryl 3%, zinc or titanium 5-10%. UVA becomes more intense at altitude. It's a longer... more

  Remember that sun, especially at altitude, triggers cold sores. So protect your lips when you're skiing, boarding, sledding, mountaineering, or snowmobiling.

Use tons of lip sunscreen or... more

 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

 Sunburns kill some of your skin cells and damage the DNA of many other cells, both of which set the stage for skin cancers later. Sunburns damage the pigment-making cells (melanocytes),... more

  Hair can really get damaged by sun with all that ultraviolet radiation, especially if you color your hair or have a lot of gray. Here's how to protect it.

- wear a hat when you're... more

 Did you know that those "age spots" are just sun damage? And did you remember that UVA rays come through car and home window glass? Put the two together and it's a recipe for spots.

Don't... more

  You need protective clothing, especially in the water, if you:

1) spend a lot of time outdoors, especially in the summer;

2) have a personal history of skin cancer or a strong family... more