Remember S.K.I.N.

It's the end of January and your new years resolutions may have faded with the month, but here's a resolution you might want to consider.

Remember S.K.I.N.

The Skin Cancer Foundation is suggesting 4 easy steps for keeping skin cancer, and the overall health of your skin, at the front of your mind in 2013.

They are:
S - skip the tanning bed
K - keep up with skin exams
I - ignore the myths, get the facts
N - never skimp on sun protection

To read the full article from The Skin Cancer Foundation click here.  What other ways are you protecting your skin this year?

It Won't Happen to Me. Meghan's story

No one thinks it will happen to them. That's what 17 year old Meghan thought when she went tanning once a week because she wanted to be less pale.

For too many others it happens to them as well. Skin Cancer.

Read Meghan's story and how she's survived and has made it her life's mission to spread awareness about this preventable disease.

photo courtesy aad.org

Baby, It's Cold Outside - Winter Skin Care

Are you feeling the chill of winter? I'll bet your skin is feeling it too. Dry winter air can also mean dry skin.

 

Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean our skin has to suffer. Here are 5 tips to help your skin continue to look and feel soft, healthy and have that rosy glow - and not from the cold.

1. Use a Humidifier - This helps to add much needed moisture to the air.
2. Drink Water - Keeping your body hydrated is not just good for your insides, it's also good for your skin.
3. Skip the Hot Shower - instead go for lukewarm. Long hot showers can dry out your skin.
4. Moisturize - ASAP - lather on the lotion right after your shower or bath to lock in that moisture.
5. Don't Forget the Sunscreen - Winter sun - yes it's still there, can be just as damaging to your skin. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

Older skin tends to be thinner and drier. For even more tips on caring for aging skin during the winter, follow this link to AgingSkinNet. Be sure to come back and tell us what you think.

photo credit tescomagazine.com

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Do you always remember to wear sunscreen when going outdoors?

After seeing this 69 year old gentleman  you'll want to make sure you do.

In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), researchers learned the photoaging effects of chronic UVA exposure. This gentleman was a truck driver for over 25 years, thus the persistent sun exposure on the left side of his face.

In the winter we sometimes think that because it's overcast or cloudy we don't have to wear sunscreen. After seeing this man's picture, hopefully we'll remember to wear sunscreen whenever we're exposed to the sun.