Sunscreen
Why Wear Sunscreen?
The question is often asked: "Why wear sunscreen...does it really work?" Experts agree that sunscreen is effective. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends everyone use sunscreen that offers the following: Broad-spectrum protection (protects against UVA and UVB rays) SPF 30 or higher and this should be done every single day of the year.
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Excessive sun exposure, starting as a child, is thought to be the primary cause of skin cancer. Sunbathing and tanning appears to be responsible for the rise in skin cancer rates.
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Additionally sun exposure is the primary cause of skin aging, brown spots and aging.
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"Skin cancer in the United States is an unrecognized epidemic."
—American Academy of Dermatology
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“Fully one-half of all new cancers are skin cancer. Increasing at the rate of 6% per year, one million new cases occur annually. And skin cancer is occurring at a much younger age than ever before."
—Mayo Clinic
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Sunscreen products that we recommend to our patients:
All of our sunscreens have effective broad-spectrum protection. We can help identify the appropriate skin care and sun care product for your skin.
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