Did you know that sun protection matters every day of the year? People of all skin colors are at risk for skin cancer. More than 3.5 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. In the United States, there are more new cases of skin cancer annually than breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancer combined! In our field, we not only want to protect our patients from skin cancer, but we also want to prevent the aging effects of the sun. UVB rays burn our skin and can lead to skin cancer, but UVA rays cause wrinkles, sagging, and brown spots. Although UVB “burning” rays are most prominent when the sun is shining, UVA “aging” rays are present regardless of weather, climate, or season. Therefore, we recommended the daily use of a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or greater sunscreen. EltaMD sunscreens are fragrance-free, sensitivity-free, paraben-free, noncomedogenic and loved by our patients! The products are cosmetically elegant and photostable, and there are many different formulations to fit your skin type and needs!
Ask our skin care specialists for more information and to learn which EltaMD formulation is best for you!
