Can you believe it? YOU CAN GET SKIN CANCER ON YOUR EARS! "I find a lot of pre-cancer on the ears," says Howard Murad, M.D., a dermatologist in Los Angeles. "Generally a little more on the left side of the face than the right, because of sun exposure there when we're driving." When I heard this, it BLEW MY MIND. More specifically, as a redheaded, sunscreen-coated former high school runner living in Southern California, it just never occurred to me to apply sunscreen to my ears! I mean, has … [Read more...]
Another Reason To Reach For Your Sunscreen Today
Makeup and moisturizers with sunscreen aren't always enough. We didn't realize this, either. But, according to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), unless your makeup/moisturizer provides broad spectrum sunscreen and is reapplied throughout the day, it isn’t enough protection for all day sun exposure. ASDS continues that it's fine if “you are only walking to your car from work or going into the store…But if you are going to spend a few hours outdoors, then you need to wear a … [Read more...]
Sunshine and Palm Trees at Kona Tanning Orange County
Hello to all of our new Orange County friends! It's such a beautiful day out! Let's keep in touch!Do you like our Products Page? http://www.facebook.com/KonaTanningCompanyhttp://www.twitter.com/konatanshttp://www.konatanningcompany.com/http://www.konatanningcompany.blogspot.com/Questions? Ask us on our Facebook Page! Looking for the best spray tanning in Orange County for the Summer? Click HERESpray Tanning for BRIDESShop Kona Tanning's online storewww.konatanningcompany.comFollow us … [Read more...]
Balance Is The Key To Life
Happy Friday everyone! Stay balanced and happy this weekend, and don't forget your sunscreen if you're going outdoors - a Kona Tan, although incredibly realistic looking, won't protect you from the sun. SPF! SPF! SPF! Need a recommendation of sunscreen for your skin type? Check out San Diego Skincare guru Nicole Howard's article on sunscreens.Looking for the best spray tanning in Orange County for Spring Break? Click HERESpray Tanning for BRIDESShop Kona Tanning's online … [Read more...]
Happy National Sunscreen Day! | 7 Sunscreen Tips to Save Your Skin
If there's a holiday RealSelf should definitely celebrate, it's National Sunscreen Day on May 27. Anytime someone asks our doctor community how to prevent wrinkles and other signs of aging, their #1 tip is to wear sunscreen daily.Unfortunately avoiding UV damage isn't always as simple as "my moisturizer has SPF 15." To help you avoid the risks of too much exposure, we turned to dermatologist Dr. Susan Van Dyke and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) to bring you these 7 facts … [Read more...]
Sunless Tanners: Sometimes Being Shady Is A GOOD Thing!
ezShade Sun Protection If you live in the far northern part of the country, it is easy to forget that spring is arriving in the southern states and that now is the time to really pay attention to sun protection. So for the next few weeks I will take each letter in SunAWARE and let you know how to achieve the protection suggested. Starting with A – Avoid unprotected exposure to sunlight, seek shade, and never indoor tan – this blog will discuss ways to seek shade. Most organizations … [Read more...]
Does Your Sunscreen Help Prevent Skin Cancer?
With summer around the corner and Skin Cancer Awareness Month underway, you slather yourself in sunscreen, then relax onto your beach towel. Skin cancer avoided, right? Not necessarily. Although sunscreen is a good tool for blocking harmful ultraviolet rays and thereby limiting the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers, some lotions lack the necessary sun-protection ingredients. Others may cause allergic reactions. If you’re a sun worshiper or work outdoors, it’s important to know the facts … [Read more...]
Melanoma Awareness Month: Keep Your Hair and Scalp Safe
TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL, SAFE RED HAIR:Redheads, and people with fair skin, are born without the ability to tan and excessive burning and/or exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer. In most cases, you can prevent skin cancer and it’s pretty easy to do so. My number one advice is, if you have fair skin, stay out of the sun. When you have to be in the sun, protect yourself by covering up, wearing a hat, and applying sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30.Many women are so busy applying sunscreen on … [Read more...]
Health.com | The New Rules Of Sun Safety
The new rules of sun safetyby Health.com, on Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:57am PDTIstockphotoBy Ilana BlitzerYou’ve been following the rules when it comes to sunscreen for how long now? At this point, you’re a diligent daily sunscreen wearer, and you know to reapply every few hours when you’re at the beach or pool. (Sorry, no magical stay-all-day sunscreen on the market yet!) But, hey, it’s 2011—some of the old thinking no longer applies. So update your sun-safety habits, and keep your skin healthy … [Read more...]
Are You Doing Any Of These? 10 Worst Sun Slip-Ups
10 Worst Sun Slip-Ups | Lifescript.comBy Michele Bender, Special to LifescriptPublished March 16, 2010You wear sunscreen outdoors and limit exposure to a few hours a day. You must be safe from skin cancer, right? Wrong! When it comes to protection, there’s a lot more you need to know. Here are 10 sun slip-ups and what you can do to ward off troubles...We know that staying healthy means eating right and exercising regularly. But do you wear sunscreen every day? And are you choosing the right … [Read more...]
