Keep your skin healthy all summer long with these tips

Summer Skincare Kick-Off:
Your Guide to Sun Smarts and Sweating

Can you believe Memorial Day is almost here? Neither can we. Along with the BBQs, dips in the pool and outdoor fun comes the additional responsibility of making sure you and your family are properly protected from the sun at all times. UV exposure is the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer. More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined. It’s crucial to understand the truth about skin cancer prevention and detection. From sun safety tips to important information on a new study, this month’s Skinny is devoted to keeping your skin healthy all summer long.

SPF News Flash

A new study showing that chemicals found in sunscreen get absorbed into the bloodstream may have you questioning the safety of SPF, but don’t. SDG’s Dr. Darrell Rigel says: “We have always known that there is a very small amount of absorption of sunscreens in the bloodstream. But there is no data that this is a problem. Tens of millions of people use sunscreens in the U.S. every summer weekend for many years with no incidences. Daily use of a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 30 is the best way to protect yourself from skin cancer. For many people, the chemical formulations cited in the study are the only ones that feel cosmetically elegant enough to wear. Consumers should continue to use their preferred formulation if it means they will actually wear it. Skin cancer is a real risk. Sunscreen lowers that risk. Continue to use your sunscreens.”

Learn the difference between physical and chemical sunscreen formulas and more tips to stay sun safe.

Keeping Your Family Sun Safe

Here’s a scary thought: you will get much of your lifetime sun exposure before the age of 18. Only a few bad sunburns in childhood can increase your risk of skin cancer as an adult. It’s false to think that only a day at the pool or beach is cause for sun protection. The truth is that children–just like the rest of us–need to practice sun safety anytime they head outdoors. SDG’s Shivani Thakker, PA-C, mom of two little girls, shares her top 20 tips for keeping kids sun safe this summer. Read on for her tips.

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Don’t Let Summer Sweat Get You Down

As the heat of the summer arrives, so does the common nuisance of sweating. Sweating, or perspiration, is the body’s primary mechanism for keeping cool. Approximately 3% of the population suffers from some form of clinically diagnosed hyperhidrosis (the medical term for excessive sweating). Thankfully, we have solutions for this often times embarrassing condition. Botox injections aren’t just for wrinkles, they are incredibly effective at completely shutting down the sweat production in problem areas for up to a year. The latest thing out there is MiraDry – which can permanently stop you from sweating in your underarms, after just 1-2 treatments. This is a procedure that uses non-invasive microwave energy to reduce not only sweating but odor. “Many patients are just regular people who want to ditch their anti-perspirant,” says Dr. Jeremy Fenton.

New Product Alert: ISDIN Mineral Brush

This new portable mineral brush SPF from ISDIN is the perfect supplement to your daily sun protection routine. During the day, if you’re going to be outside or driving, keep this brush-on sunscreen for reapplication. The powder absorbs any oil on the skin and is a great way to reapply your sunscreen. Remember that your morning application of SPF wears off after about two hours.

*Available at select SDG locations.