Save Your Skin

      Does your longing for a good tan tempt you to ignore the danger of the ultra-violet rays? Doesn't that tee shirt over your swimsuit act as armor against the damaging sun's rays by the pool? Are all those freckles a danger sign for skin cancer?

    Ignorance of protecting yourself from skin cancer can be extremely harmful. Keep informed of the danger of this disease. There are three types of skin cancer; one of which, melanoma, caused almost 7,000 deaths last year. This is for the most part curable if treated in the early stages. During the summer, it is important to take extra precaution with the hot months ahead. The most common cause of skin cancer is overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Unwise exposure to the sun can cause harmful sunburn, brown spots, premature wrinkles and skin sagging. Your tan may fade but your skin never forgets the assaulting rays.

 Skin Factors to Consider   
  

	When you garden, wear sunscreen, a hat and long sleeves
	Ladies wear sunscreen underneath your sun protective facial foundation
	Listen for the UV Index forecasts on the radio before going out into the sun. The UV index forecasts the intensity of ultraviolet light exposure you can expect each day, ranking it from 0 to 15
	Regardless of your skin type, the higher the SPF the better. Use at least No. 15 as specified by the American Academy of Dermatology as well as Edward M. Jackson, Ph.D., a toxicologist and sunscreen researcher
	Watch existing moles for changes in their appearance and keep an eye out for new ones
	Freckles and liver spots can be considered as friendly warnings. People with freckles usually have more sensitive skins and burn more easily. Liver spots indicate aged skin and sustained damage from the sun
	Watch for suspicious looking brown spots with irregular borders or color variegations
	If you're allergic to sunscreen, use gel-type sunscreen (usually water-based). Alcohol-free and oil-free sunscreens are your best bet
	Wear shades for your eyes and make sure they specify the amount of ultraviolet light they absorb (99 to 100% is preferable). When buying shades look for the words absorption and blockage instead of protection.
	Tanning salons are not a safe solution to a tan. They use mostly UVA ultraviolet light that tans without burning. It is known that UVA rays penetrate the skin a bit more than UVB rays. This ultraviolet light ages the skin and causes deeper damage that can ultimately lead to cancer
	Finally, if you must get a tan, remember that ultraviolet rays are least harmful in the early morning and late afternoon. But whatever your choice is, please remember to apply your sunscreen several times during the course of the day

  Enjoy a Healthy Summer!

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