May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and I thought I’d talk about Sunscreen Basics since sunscreen should be an essential part of your Skin care regimen.
Daily, year-round application of sunscreen works to prevent two major skin issues: premature skin aging and the risk of skin cancer. Effective sunscreens are labeled broad-spectrum, have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 50 or more and be water resistant. And, of course, sunscreen only works when it’s used – that’s when it works the best.
The Epionce sunscreens sold at Caddell’s offer broad-spectrum and anti-inflammatory formulas and help ward off signs of aging such as fine line, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation when used consistently and as directed.
How Sunscreens Help
Sunscreen Application Tips
Tip #1 When to Apply
Tip #2 How Much to Apply
Tip #3 Always Reapply Sunscreen
Tip #4 Wearing Protective Clothing
Tip #5 Understand the Label
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), sunscreens are considered over-the-counter drugs, and as such a sunscreen label can only make very specific claims.
These claims are:
Making claims on the packaging such as anti-pollution or anti-inflammatory are unregulated drug claims and are in violation of the rules regulating sunscreens.
Stay safe this summer and protect your skin, you’ll be glad you did! If you need sunscreen Caddell’s carries Elta MD, Epionce and Suntegrity. Contact us today to stock up before the hot weather is here! You’ll be glad you did!