Sun Protection 2.0

One person dies of melanoma every hour of every day in the United States. As if that statistic wasn’t sobering enough, the rates of melanoma have doubled during the past three decades according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). With over 7,000 people estimated to die of this vicious form of skin cancer in…

Selecting the Best SPF for Your Skin Type

According to a recent study by the Skin Cancer Foundation, daily use of SPF 15 sunscreen can reduce your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma by about 40 percent and lower your melanoma risk by 50 percent. But, the benefits of daily SPF use extend beyond skin cancer prevention. The sun causes over 90 percent…