Summer Skin Care

School's out and the sun is finally starting to shine. It definitely feels like time to soak up some vitamin D, but don't forget to protect your skin from sun damage.

UVA Rays lead to:

• Wrinkles
• Dark patches
• Premature aging
• Loose skin

UVB Rays lead to:

• Sunburns
• Eye Problems

Both UVA & UVB rays lead to DNA damage and skin cancer!

You can still enjoy being outside on a warm day worry-free by taking some precautions:

1. Load up on sunscreen- SPF 30 or higher every 2 hrs.
2. Seek shade, particularly during mid-day (10am-4pm).
3. Wear sunglasses that block both types of rays.
4. Wear a hat and other protective clothing.
5. Never go tanning- inside or out, especially if you burn before turning tan.

Did you know:

People with natural blonde or red hair, freckles, fair skin, excess moles, personal history of sunburns, or family history of skin cancer are all at higher risk?!

Living in Utah also puts us at a higher risk due to higher altitude.

http://www.cancer.org/research/infographicgallery/skin-cancer-prevention

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