Young Women and Skin Cancer: Why the Connection?

young women are at a high risk for skin cancer and melanoma

Unfortunately, many people still believe that skin cancer and Melanoma are things you’re at risk for mostly when you’re older. But that’s just not true. In fact, the seeds of Melanoma are most often sewn in our adolescent and early adult years. The sunburns we incur during that time can significantly increase our chances of … Read more

July Fourth Vacation Week

July Fourth Holiday Week Fun In The Sun

July has returned, and so once again we’ve arrived at America’s birthday. When our Declaration of Independence was adopted on July Fourth, 1776, the Second Continental Congress who were sweltering in blazing-hot Philadelphia showed the world that they had courage and conviction…but, they didn’t have sunscreen. In 2016, you’re more likely to be out barbequing … Read more

Outdoor Workers and Excessive Sun Exposure

Risks of sun exposure to Outdoor Workers

If you live in an apartment, or work in an office building, you’ve likely seen them around a lot. If you own a home, perhaps you’ve hired them at one time or another. We’re talking about Outdoor Workers and sun exposure of course. The men and women whose jobs are to paint, construction,  landscaping, roofing, gutter-cleaning, … Read more

Moles: Good, Bad or Just Ugly?

Moles: are they all cancerous

Okay, so there’s technically nothing “good” about moles per se; unless you are Cindy Crawford, Sherilyn Fenn or Eva Mendez. As far as the ‘typical’ Moles go, there is really bad about them either. So the title of this post is, theoretically, justifiable. At any rate, today we’d like to talk about moles. And maybe, with some assistance from … Read more

Sunscreen for All Skin Types

sunscreen for all skin types and tones

In a perfect world, at some point you may be sitting there thinking to yourself, I know Sunscreen is important, and it should be worn whenever I’m outside. But does one size fit all, so to speak? What type is best suited for me? If that sounds like you, fortunately cosmeticsmag.com has posted a few … Read more

Shade Shelters: Nothing Shady About It!

Shade Shelters: Nothing Shady About It!

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and all throughout May we’ll be bringing you blog posts that focus on a specific result from, or contributor to, sun skin damage. Today we’ll be focusing on Shade Shelters that help you create your own shade for instant sun protection for the entire family. If you’re familiar with our … Read more

Don’t Fry Day 2016

May is Melanoma Awareness Month. And just as it’s kicked off every year with Melanoma Monday, it begins its wind down with Don’t Fry Day. Don’t Fry Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Friday of May, and in 2016 it falls on May 27th. As you know, that’s today; so of course it’s no … Read more