6 Cool Hats to Help You Beat the Summer Heat

We’re really in the thick of summer now, and if you’re not regularly wearing a hat when you’re out in the sun, now’s the time to start. Spoiler alert: It’s very easy to develop skin cancer on your face and neck, and you need more than just preventative SPF (although that never hurts). We talked […]

Too Much Sun Is No Fun

Now that you’re spending more time outside enjoying longer days and warmer weather, it’s time to do more to protect your skin from damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Here are a few tips to reduce your risk of skin cancer: Find some shade, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wear light colored clothing to protect […]

Skin Cancer Awareness Tips

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, there are more new cases of skin cancer annually than the combined incidence of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers. Help prevent skin cancer by following these useful tips: Schedule annual body checks with a dermatologist. Wear SPF 30 sunblock, (preferably with zinc […]