Found 4 blog entries tagged as Sunscreen.

As a South Florida resident, you learn how important sunscreen is to protect you from sun damage. No matter the predicted forecast, sunscreen is the one step you should never skip before heading outdoors for the day. After applying sunscreen people wash or wipe off their hands, leaving the hands unprotected. Now their hands are exposed. Be intentional about protecting your hands with sunscreen.

Even on days strewn with cloudy skies, up to 80 percent of the sun’s rays can penetrate your skin. You may even be surprised to learn that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer. It is important to wear sunscreen daily so that UV radiation contributes to photoaging. Photoaging happens to your hands as well. Over time can degrade collagen and…

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Sun safety is always in season. Just ask your dermatologist. Whether you are a boater, a beach comber, nature lover or an outdoor sports enthusiast, summertime in Palm Beach County cannot be beat. Take advantage of all the splendor that nature shares and soak up the sun.

There are 47 miles of beaches in the Palm Beach area. Did you know that Palm Beach County is the largest county in the state? Anyone who enjoys the beach knows first-hand that there is no inconvenient time to visit its shores. Whether it is to watch the sun rise, go for an early morning jog, sunbathe, dip in the ocean or star gaze when the sun goes down. The beaches here are possibly the most wonderful and inviting you will find anywhere.

If you are captivated by the beach, you…

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Summertime often means long hours in the sun in Palm Beach County. Most of us remember to protect our skin by applying sunblock, but do not forget that your eyes need protection as well. It is important to start wearing proper eye protection at an early age to shield your eyes from years of ultraviolet exposure.

The American Optometric Association encourages buyers to make sure their beloved sunglasses provide excellent protection from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. You most likely are aware that too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can cause sunburn and skin cancer. The UV rays can harm your eyes. 

When you are performing your daily sun protection regimen, do not just stop by applying sunscreen. Make sure to wear…

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The Palm Beach County area beaches are some of the bests in the United States! This requires the best sunscreen to protect your skin. There are a few ingredients in sunscreen that you should keep an eye out for to help you choose the best one for your skin.  What ingredients should you look for in sunscreen? 

These ingredients include APPROVED and ingredients to AVOID by the American Academy of Dermatology Association.  The American Academy of Dermatology Association is the largest, most influential, and representative dermatology group in the United States.  Note the following recommendations from the American Academy of Dermatology Association:. 

APPROVED:

Avobenzone – Avobenzone is an effective chemical sunscreen with broad-spectrum, UVA…

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