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Don’t be foolish wear your sunscreen
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Don’t be foolish wear your sunscreen

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Don’t be foolish wear your sunscreen

Don't be foolish...wear your sunscreen! Families across the U.S. are looking forward to spending more time outdoors as warmer weather approaches. One of the things to stock up on for the summer is sunscreen. Yet, many people are hesitant to use sunscreen because of some common myths. In this post, we’re going to debunk the Top 5 common sunscreen myths. If you’ve been lazy about applying sunscreen or think you don’t need it at all, check out these facts and myths before you head [...]

Village Dermatology2022-08-24T09:46:29-05:00Blog, Dermatologist, Skin cancer, Skin Care, Sun Damage, Sunscreen|

Understanding SPF
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Understanding SPF

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Understanding SPF

Sunscreen Protection Factor (SPF) 101 You probably know that sunscreen is a critical part of your daily skincare routine. Wearing sunscreen can protect you from sunburn, skin cancer, wrinkles, age spots, and other signs of premature skin aging. Yet, with thousands of sunscreens available on the market, it can be overwhelming to figure out which sunscreen will give your skin the best protection. In this article, we’re going to decode one of the most common terms used on sunscreen labels – SPF. What [...]

Village Dermatology2022-08-24T09:49:31-05:00Blog, Skin cancer, Skin Care, Sun Damage, Sunscreen|

5 Best Sunscreens for Every Skin Type
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5 Best Sunscreens for Every Skin Type

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5 Best Sunscreens for Every Skin Type

5 Best Sunscreens for Every Skin Type Come rain or shine, wearing sunscreen is one step in your skincare routine that you can’t afford to skip. It’s the best and easiest way to protect your skin from harmful UV rays in sunlight. Regular use of sunscreens will help prevent sunburns and skin cancer and premature aging. That’s why it’s so important to make sunscreen a part of your daily skincare routine. But which is the best sunscreen for your skin type? Shopping for sunblock [...]

Village Dermatology2022-08-24T09:31:59-05:00Blog, Skin Care, Sunscreen|

Five ways you may be applying sunscreen incorrectly
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Five ways you may be applying sunscreen incorrectly

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Five ways you may be applying sunscreen incorrectly

Five ways you may be applying sunscreen incorrectly Ignoring the label There are a variety of sunscreens on the market. To effectively protect yourself choose a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher, is water-resistant and provides broad-spectrum coverage (meaning it covers you from both UVA and UVB rays) Using too little Adults need about 1 ounce (size of a golf ball/shot glass) to fully cover their body. Apply a liberally amount to all areas of the body before getting dressed [...]

jmontoya2020-05-26T17:12:30-05:00Blog, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Melanoma, Skin cancer, Skin Care, Sunscreen, Telemedicine|