An (un)Healthy Tan (NAPSA)—Sum- mer is here, which means summer A suntan is a sign of sun damage that can leadto: camps, yard work, sand, surf and, of course, sun. And with the sun comes = A weakened immune system = Premature aging and wrinkles = Skin cancer Skin rashes the yearly argu- = Cataracts ment with kids, teens and husbands : about putting on Just one blistering sunscreen. sunburn Americans are aware of the dangers of sun exposure. For people of Suu . skin cancer. By now, most every skin tone, avoiding the sun’s Can double Source: The Skin Cancer Foundation, www.skincancer.org harmful rays is New sunscreen sticks are perfect for applying important—espe- Sunscreento easily burned faces and noses. cially when they are strongest from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the Because they are solid, you can rub or wipe them on, ensuring complete protection, and the sun- million skin cancers are diagnosed annually. One in five Americans venient, mess-free application. Dis- mostcommon form of cancer in the United States. More than 1 and one in three American Caucasianswill develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. More than 90 percent of all skin cancers are caused by sun exposure. For children, the risks are especially high, because just one blistering sunburn can double the risk of skin cancerlaterinlife. “Skin cancer is absolutely pre- ventable if people would just follow basic sun safety rules,” says screen doesn’t run, meaning no stingy eyes. New sunscreen wipes offer con- posable cloths come preloaded with the perfect amount of fast-drying sunscreen that goes on with one quick swipe, makingit easy to pro- tect even the squirmiest child. Aerosol sprays have become pop- ular for applying sunscreen, but they can smell funny and make it tough to ensure full coverage on a windy day. Controlled sprays offer easier application without the aerosol waste and smell. dermatologist Dr. Robert Nossa. “Avoid outdoor activities when the sun is strongest, stay in the shade Try this: Shady Day, Inc., a company started by two momslooking for a better way to protect their families from the sun, offers a com- ply sunscreen with a sun protection factor [SPF] of at least 15 madewith all-natural ingredients andoffering waterproof SPF 30 sun as much as possible, wear protective clothing, and apply and reapthroughout the day.” There are as many arguments against using sunscreen as there are reasons to use it. It smells funny. It’s sticky. It takes too long to dry. It’s messy. It stings my eyes whenI get wet. Fear not. New sunscreen products are giving moms the upper handin the sunscreen struggle. Sunscreen sticks are perfect for easily burned faces and noses. plete line of sunscreen wipes, sprays, lip balms and face sticks, protection. The line’s SPF 30 Sun Protection Wipes recently received a 2008 National Parenting Publications Award in the “General All Ages” category, meaning that they’re great for children and adults. Shady Day products can be found at retailers nationwide, including Ulta (www.ulta.com) and Saks Fifth Avenue (www.saks.com). For more information, www.shadydayinc.com. visit
