How to Protect Your
Skin in the Sunshine State
For the Beatles, the
song Here Comes the Sun was an upbeat message of hope. In Florida,
however, it’s a warning, and one that should be heeded.
At Bella, we see more
than our share of patients walking through the door with skin damage from the Florida
sun. While we have a variety of options for treating that damage, it still
makes us a little sad to see, because most of that damage is preventable.
That’s why, in addition
to offering chemical peels and other procedures to address sun damaged skin, we
offer the line of Obagi © Nu-Derm skin products to help prevent the damage from
ever happening.
So, here are some tips,
from the medical professionals at Obagi © on how to prevent sun damage over the
long days of the summer months:
●
Say no to tanning beds. Don’t believe the
hype—just because tanning indoors is a controlled dose of ultraviolet radiation
does not make it okay. Believe it or not, indoor tanners are typically less
safe than the rays of the sun, as new high-pressure sunlamps can deliver as
much as 12 times the annual UVA dose as natural exposure.
●
Don’t feel confident just because you’re
young. While the average age of those diagnosed with skin cancer lies
somewhere between 45 and 55, it turns out a quarter of all cases occur in
people under the age of 40. So regardless of age, make sure you protect
yourself — always use sunscreen and wear cover up with clothing, a
broad-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses when you go outdoors.
●
Be vigilant with sunscreen—even if you’re not
light-skinned. While it’s true that those with darker skin are less likely
to develop the disease than those with lighter, fairer skin, the risk still
exists for everyone. This is why it’s important for everyone to protect themselves.
So lather up and protect all exposed areas with a broad-spectrum sunscreen
before venturing outside. Use a sunscreen every day with an SPF of 30 or higher
every day, not just on the really hot and sunny ones.
●
Check non-exposed parts of the body for signs
of the disease. Believe it or not, melanoma can be diagnosed anywhere from
the soles of one’s feet to beneath the fingernails.
●
Don’t Be Stingy -- Apply 1 ounce (2
tablespoons) of sunscreen all over your body 30 minutes before going outside;
reapply every 2 hours, and after swimming or sweating.
●
See Your Doctor -- Every year, see your
physician for a complete skin exam to ensure you are safe. It’s important to
regularly see your dermatologist and continually check your moles for signs of
any changes.
Summer vacation should
mean summer fun, and that includes going to the beach or enjoying your swimming
pool -- that’s why you got it. But it doesn’t have to mean suffering skin
damage. If you follow the above tips, you’ll be able to enjoy the summer and
keep your skin healthy, too.
And we’ll even put our
money where our beach towels are by offering you a chance to pamper yourself
with the best sunscreen on the market for less. come to Bella to pick up any
OBAGI or Skin Medica Sunscreen and we’ll give you 20 percent off for the
entire month of June.
Two of our favorites
include The Obagi Nu-Derm Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35 and Obagi’s Nu-Derm
Sun Shield SPF 50. The SPF 35 formula is a sunscreen with 9 percent micronized
zinc oxide and 7.5 percent octinoxate that helps to protect newly transformed,
younger-looking skin. The Sun Shield SPF 50 is a sunscreen that combines high
UVB absorption and dynamic UVA blockage in an elegant, matte finish with 10.5
percent zinc oxide and 7.5 percent octinoxate. It’s non-whitening, PABA-free,
and fragrance-free for all skin types.
Enjoy your summer!
ENJOY 20% OFF your MEDICAL GRADE SUNSCREEN!
Expires: June 30,2012
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