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: Sun Protection
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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I live in Seattle, where the summers are quite sunny. So I need to change my regimen from skincare products for the rainier, cloudier fall and winter to a more sunny and outdoor spring and summer. Summer skin care introduces...
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Sadly, most of the drug store sunscreens just can’t cut it. For example, Neutrogena Healthy Defense Sunscreen – SPF 30 – despite it’s name contains extremely limited UVA coverage: at a piddly zinc 2% and the chemical blockers have limited activity in...
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Two products that are absolutely proven to make a visible as well as microscopic difference in skin by reversing sun damage (and skin cancer risks): 1 – A potent UVA blocking (they all block UVB) sunscreen like the Elta MD UV Daily or UV...
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I had a blog question the other day that reminded me (thank you) that not everyone in the world lives in these cold, winter places (like Seattle, Boston, London or Paris). Plus many of us now travel for work or...
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Well…..look at this photo! He was a truck driver. UVA rays go through window and car glass. The small amount of UVA daily, but over 365 days a year, really adds up. Protect your skin daily with a...
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A patient of mine came in recently with melasma on her forehead who doesn’t like to wear hats. I hate to nag but…….hats are amazing sun protection, especially if a full brim. Find a hat friendly hair style. Get great...
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It’s been tough in the past to find stylish clothing that also protects from the sun. But that’s changing! For swim shirts/rash guards see jcrew.com (new and fun!) and theseea.com (a small LA company). Shirts for running, cycling, gardening, etc....
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Here are two more of my top trends in cosmetic dermatology in 2012: Neocutis Skincare. This innovative Swiss skin care company, which started out in wound healing products, has been in Europe since 2003 but is just beginning to...
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