Even though May, and therefore Melanoma Awareness Month, is about halfway over, there’s still plenty of time left to bring you even more informative posts pertaining specifically to the damaging effects of the sun, skin damage, skin cancer and Melanoma. Today we’d like to talk about just how easy-and important-regular Full Body Skin Exams of your … Read more
Sunscreen is a vital and necessary component to protecting us from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays. However due to its oily feel, and at times less-than-flattering appearance, very few people would categorize applying it as “fun.” But as the old saying goes, Necessity is the Mother of Invention. And as long as … Read more
365 Days of Sun Safety Reminder Sundicators is very happy to present this printable 2016 Sundicators Calendar. In addition to providing for you what every calendar does, we’d also like to include a reminder about how important it is to protect yourself from the sun all year ‘round. Whether this calendar indicates that you’re in … Read more
I’ll have a shot sounds funny as it relates to sunscreen huh? As regular readers of our Blog you are well aware, we’re big advocates of people using sunscreen whenever they’re outside; regardless of climate or season. To that end, we’ve posted numerous stories and examples about why that’s so important. However, it’s equally essential to know … Read more
Teens and Prom Season are the Biggest Pressures to Tan Peer pressures are something that every one of us has probably faced at one point, or multiple points, in our lives. In our younger years most of the time peer pressure is associated with the forbidden; things such as smoking or drinking. Later on, perhaps it’s something … Read more
Sun protection is a year round subject It’s that time of year again; Autumn has returned! For many in the southern and western United States, aside from the imported or store-bought visual icons of the season, it’s pretty much business as usual weather-wise. But here in N.E. and other parts of the north, northeast and … Read more
Skin Trauma: Photosensitivity / Phototoxicity There are myriad ways that UV exposure from sunlight can negatively impact your skin and health. Several have already been mentioned in previous blog posts, and today I want to talk about one we haven’t discussed yet: photosensitivity and skin trauma. Photosensitivity is an allergic reaction to sunlight which, as its name … Read more