This educational piece identifies current trends in sun protection, establishes the need for heightened sun precautions and other proven, effective skin cancer prevention measures. It also defines key terms pertaining to ultraviolet radiation and its direct link to an increased risk for skin cancer in a way that is both engaging and easy to understand, thereby allowing readers to make informed decisions about their skin health.
Only Skin Deep? How to Maximize Sunscreen Efficacy
This article explains how, when, and why we should use sunscreen. It is direct and easily understood, yet offers a tremendous amount of information in which one can relate. It explains SPF, UV-A and UV-B sun rays, what the differences are and why these differences make it important to buy the right sunscreen.
Exposing the Truth about Tanning and the Worlds Most Common Cancer
there is biologic activity and that there is cell damage when the skin is exposed to UV rays. This repair process can eventually fail to do its job completely or correctly causing the cells to replicate abnormally […] this breakdown in the normal functioning of cells can lead to malignant cancer.
Despite the fact that we know that there is no such thing as a safe tan, people still associate bronzed skin with beauty and health