Lifestyle Changes to Avoid Skin Cancer
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Certain lifestyle changes can help you avoid developing skin cancer. Many of these lifestyle changes are small and easy to implement — the tips that follow in this blog post will help you keep yourself and your family safe as you learn how to prevent skin cancer. SKIN CANCER PROTECTION TIPS • Wear Clothing that Protects Your Skin. Natural fibers, such as cotton, linen or silk, will allow your skin to breathe while protecting you from the sun. Shelter your skin with long sleeved shirts, pants and a wide-brimmed hat. • Don’t Skimp on Sunscreen. Skipping sunscreen only saves you a few minutes when you’re in a rush, whereas applying it can preserve years of life. Wear sunscreen all year-round and reapply throughout the day, as needed. • Stay in the Shade. Keep the sun’s rays off your skin by seeking shelter under an umbrella or shade structure in your backyard. The various options of sun protection shelters make it easy to create a backyard haven you can enjoy no matter how much the sun is shining. • Avoid the Midday Sun. In the United States and Canada, the sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wherever you are, avoid the midday sun and opt to enjoy your outdoor activities earlier or later in the day. • Skip the Tanning Salon Even though tanning beds have been improved over the course of the past couple of decades, using them still exposes your skin to harmful ultraviolet rays. • Have Regular Skin Checks If there’s a history of skin cancer in your family or you’ve spent a lot of time in the sun, it’s wise to have your skin checked regularly by a dermatologist. Early detection is vital when dealing with any type of cancer. HEALTH OVER VANITY You might like a golden brown color on your skin, but the color is temporary while the health risk can last much longer. If you must have a tan, play it safe and get a spray-on tan. Skin cancer from the sun can take years to develop, leaving you with a false sense of security. Good health throughout your lifetime is far more important than having a tan that lasts a few days. The above tips can help you and your family with simple lifestyle changes for how to prevent skin cancer. LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO AVOID SKIN CANCER www.srpskyspan.com
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Certain lifestyle changes can help you avoid developing skin cancer. Many of these lifestyle changes are small and easy to implement — the tips that follow in this blog post will help you keep yourself and your family safe as you learn how to prevent skin cancer.
SKIN CANCER PROTECTION TIPS
• Wear Clothing that Protects Your Skin. Natural fibers, such as cotton, linen or silk, will allow your skin to breathe while protecting you from the sun. Shelter your skin with long sleeved shirts, pants and a wide-brimmed hat.
• Don’t Skimp on Sunscreen. Skipping sunscreen only saves you a few minutes when you’re in a rush, whereas applying it can preserve years of life. Wear sunscreen all year-round and reapply throughout the day, as needed.
• Stay in the Shade. Keep the sun’s rays off your skin by seeking shelter under an umbrella or shade structure in your backyard. The various options of sun protection shelters make it easy to create a backyard haven you can enjoy no matter how much the sun is shining.
• Avoid the Midday Sun. In the United States and Canada, the sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wherever you are, avoid the midday sun and opt to enjoy your outdoor activities earlier or later in the day.
• Skip the Tanning Salon Even though tanning beds have been improved over the course of the past couple of decades, using them still exposes your skin to harmful ultraviolet rays.
• Have Regular Skin Checks If there’s a history of skin cancer in your family or you’ve spent a lot of time in the sun, it’s wise to have your skin checked regularly by a dermatologist. Early detection is vital when dealing with any type of cancer.
HEALTH OVER VANITY
You might like a golden brown color on your skin, but the color is temporary while the health risk can last much longer. If you must have a tan, play it safe and get a spray-on tan. Skin cancer from the sun can take years to develop, leaving you with a false sense of security. Good health throughout your lifetime is far more important than having a tan that lasts a few days. The above tips can help you and your family with simple lifestyle changes for how to prevent skin cancer.
LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO AVOID SKIN CANCER
www.srpskyspan.com
