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I’ve been writing an article about how to best care for you skin throughout the changing of the seasons which required me to conduct quite a bit of research (and just because you don't, normally, wear a bikini in December, doesn't mean that you can stop wearing sunscreen). I’m not older, but much wiser, and still demanding that you wear sunscreen. According to the July 1, 2008 newsletter of Science Daily which quotes the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), UVB rays are actually more harmful to our DNA than UVA. Now, don’t go thinking you can run out and have a steamy love affair with UVA; you should be certain that your SPF (of at least 15) is equipped to protect you from both UVA and UVB. But this little bit of information made me feel as though I might have a new topic of convo to discuss at my next cocktail party (is that devastatingly terrible for whomever I may corner at a cocktail party?). From the site: According to researchers from City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California, UVB light is more harmful to our skin because our bodies are less able to repair the DNA damage it causes than the damage caused by UVA light. To reach their conclusions, scientists exposed three sets of cells to UVA light, UVB light and simulated sunlight. Then they compared these cells to an unexposed control group to analyze how well these cells were able to repair the damage. In addition, they analyzed published data on the genetics involved in human skin cancers. The researchers found that cells were more easily able to repair the damage caused by the UVA light, which explains why UVA light has been perceived as "safer" than UVB light. Despite this perception, scientists and public health experts caution that UVA light can and does cause serious damage that can and does lead to skin cancer. Don’t let me spoil all the goods. Check it out for yourself. And remember…sunscreen. Work it, own it, wear it. Need a refresher course in what to wear? A few of my personal favorite moisturizer/SPF marriages are Origins Have a Nice Day Supercharged Moisture lotion with SPF15 and Juice Beauty Green Apple Body SPF 20 Antioxidant Moisturizer. And for the straight-up sun protection I love Ole Henrikson Sunlight Protection Cream with Green Tea SPF 30 and Mary Kay SPF 30 Sunscreen. Now go take cover from those UVB's before this becomes you.
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written by Debbie, August 04, 2008
thanks for the info!!! I had NO idea there was a difference. im running to put on my sunscreen right now!!!!
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written by Yvonne Wiesner, August 04, 2008
Have you tried Arbonne's sunscreen?
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written by Carol G, August 04, 2008
And even if you never develop skin cancer, there are so many other signs of too much sun: allergic reaction, blisters, white spots where the pigmentation was damaged, skin that looks 10-20 years older than you really are - need I go on?
Fall Isn't Around MY Corner!
written by Luann Loves Summer, August 04, 2008
Arghhh! Summer is not "coming to a close" until September 22nd - nearly a full two months from now. Please please please stop trying to end summer early!
white is beautiful!
written by Tammy, August 05, 2008
I come from the days of sun bathing with even iodine mixed in baby oil and tanning oil 4 , Now alot of my older cousins are having skin cancer and it is scary. My parent's have had skin cancer and my aunts also. Usually on the face ,My dad even has it on his arms they remove the top layer and go deep. Last year they did one arm now he is getting ready to get the other arm. He is a farmer and in the sun a lot. My cousin Pam she got a cream that brings the cancer out if it's cancer it turns it into a sore like big pimple blister and she said then later on she will not have to get it cut out as she had many times before. I use a sun block 30 up to 60 . My mom for over 15 years preached to me white is beautiful and a good looking tan isn't worth it cause later on you may get skin cancer.
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written by colleenlaura, August 11, 2008
My dermatologist diagnosed a funny looking freckle of mine as a Stage 1 Melanoma last summer. Since then, I've had that particular spot of mine removed - once by a regular blade in my doc's office and again by a cosmetic surgeon who went 'wider and deeper' with the removal to ensure that the little monster was OFF OF MY BODY FOR GOOD. I was only 30 years old when these procedures took place. In a way, I am grateful that I experienced a scare like that at such a young age...this has given me the volt to NEVER leave my house without sunscreen on my face and body. I share this with you because, during this ordeal, I learned about the differences between UVA and UVB sunrays. While both types of sunrays can be lethal, not many types of lotion protect against both types of rays. Two SPF lotions that DO protect against both UVB as well as UVA rays are the Aveeno range of SPF products as well as Ombrelle by Loreal. I've been happy with both of these products - it is very much worth it to use the right lotions for your skin, whichever you may choose!
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Summer is coming to a close and while it may still be hot as Hell, wherever you are, you know that Fall is just around the corner. Or maybe around the block. But it’s on the way. In the next few weeks I am excited to say I’ll be informing you beauty savvy readers of some delicious new trends for Fall. However, I couldn’t let summer slip away without telling you one more thing…one more time. Keep wearing your sunscreen!!!!! Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know you’re tired of hearing me preach about it, but I came across this article on Science Daily.com in which the first paragraph alone scared the %&*$ out of me. Do the words “burn…ultraviolet…and deadly consequences” not frighten you???
