Sun Protection

General Information:

With more than 3.5 million new skin cancers diagnosed in the United States every year, it is time to get serious about sun protection. Here are some tips from the American Academy of Dermatology on how to have fun outdoors while still protecting your skin:

Generously apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or more to all exposed skin. “Broad-spectrum” provides protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Reapply approximately every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.
Wear protective clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses, where possible.
Seek shade when appropriate. Remember that the sun's rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If your shadow appears to be shorter than you are, seek shade.
Use extra caution near water, snow, and sand because they reflect and intensify the damaging rays of the sun, which can increase your chances of sunburn.
Get vitamin D safely through a healthy diet that may include vitamin supplements. Don't seek the sun.
Avoid tanning beds. Ultraviolet light from the sun and tanning beds can cause skin cancer and wrinkling. If you want to look tan, consider using a self-tanning product, but continue to use sunscreen with it.
Check your birthday suit on your birthday. If you notice anything changing, growing, or bleeding on your skin, see a dermatologist. Skin cancer is very treatable when caught early.

Sunday Afternoons Sun Hats:

Sunday Afternoons Hats are a great way to protect your scalp, face, ears and neck from harmful ultraviolet rays. Choose from a variety of hats to fit any lifestyle. The fabric of these hats utilizes the latest in technological innovation and advances. Over 98% of the UV rays are prevented from passing through the fabric with a UPF 50 rating. Hats can be purchased here in our office. We have a variety in stock you can try on prior to purchasing. www.sundayafternoons.com

Sunscreens offered

Sunscreen is an essential component to any skin care regimen. Ultraviolet light from the sun causes premature aging of the skin as well as skin cancers. We offer a variety of sunscreens with broad spectrum UV coverage ranging from extremely water resistant, daily wear, and sensitive skin. All our sunscreens include physical UV blockers. These can be purchased here in our office.

Blue Lizard (SPF 30, extremely water resistant): sensitive skin, baby, regular
Jane Iredale Powder-Me SPF (SPF 30 dry sunscreen (powder), great for reapplication over make up throughout the day)
Elta MD (variety of daily sunscreens including sensitive skin, sport and tinted)
Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50
Vivité Daily Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30