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May 28, 2021: DON’T FRY DAY NEWSLETTER
jadmin May, 28, 2021The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. “After a year of COVID we're all…
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UPF Clothing is the Sun Protection Your Skin’s Been Missing
Sharon Marston Jul, 06, 2019[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sunscreen isn't the only thing you should be wearing to protect your skin...A derm explains how it works: We all know that slathering on…
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Six surprising places skin cancer develops
jadmin Jun, 29, 2021Skin cancer develops in people of all ages, races, and nationalities. It can also develop on any area of the body, including these six unlikely…
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Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun: From Sunscreen to Sunglasses
Sharon Marston Feb, 21, 2019Sun safety is always in season, and it’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. Why? Exposure…
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You Can Get Skin Cancer on Your Feet
Sharon Marston Dec, 20, 2018Skin cancers like melanoma often affect areas of the body that are exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays, including the hands, face, and neck.…
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Cheerleading and the dangerous tanning culture
Sharon Marston Mar, 31, 2017Many college and professional teams have strict appearance rules for cheerleaders, including that they must maintain a tanned look. Some teams even have their own…
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MY UV PATCH
Sharon Marston Jun, 21, 2016A STRETCHABLE PATCH THAT MONITORS SUN EXPOSURE If you purchase La Roche-Posay sunscreen this summer, it may come with a complimentary device that looks something…
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There is NO Such Thing as a Health Tan!
Sharon Marston Apr, 27, 2016Cosmopolitan (2016): If you're lucky enough to find yourself on a beach sometime this winter, you might be inclined to "prep" your skin for the sun by hitting…
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How Deeply Does the Sun Damage Your Skin
Sharon Marston May, 07, 2015The sun produces three kinds of ultraviolet radiation: UVA, UVB and UVC. The types of UV rays are categorized by their different wavelengths. UVC rays…