6 Sunscreen and Skincare Facts Worth Sharing
- Just one blistering sunburn in childhood more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma later in life.
- The two most common nonmelanoma skin cancers, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), are directly related to prolonged sun accumulation.
- The most common locations for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma tumors are sun-exposed areas like the face, ears and hands.
- Going outside? Apply at least 2tbsp of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours.
- Newborns should be kept out of the sun entirely. Use sunscreen on babies over six months.
- An annual appointment with a dermatologist is not a maybe, it’s a MUST!
Remember, if you can see the sun, the sun can see you.
