Posts Tagged sun protection
The Use of Tanning Beds Raise Skin Cancer Risk
We all know that too much of one thing could eventually be a bad thing. Smoke too much and get emphysema. Eat too much high fat and salty foods–and you are diagnosed with high cholesterol. Eat too many unhealthy foods and you will become over-weight. Stay out too long in the sun without the proper protection and you will get sunburned or worse skin cancer. Buy one of those nifty tanning salon packages and you increase your risk of skin cancer.
Tanning beds are already linked to melanoma. The World Health Organization list tanning beds in its highest risk group of things that cause cancer, calling it a human carcinogen. They recommend children do not use them. All over the country the debate on the legal age a minor should be able to tan with and without parental permission has been big this past year. According to the World Health Organization, 30 million people in the U.S. use tanning beds. A study published in the Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology finds that the use of a tanning beds before the age of 30 increases the risk of skin cancer and early-onset basal cell carcinoma (bcc) by 75%.
The study was conducted at the Yale School of Public Health in New Haven, Connecticut. Led by Susan T. Mayne, Senior author of the study and professor at the School of Public Health. She says in a statement that; ”Indoor tanning was strikingly common in our study of young skin cancer patients, especially in the women, which may partially explain why 70 percent of early-onset BCCs are in females.” It’s not surprising that the rate of skin cancer and BCC’s are more common in females. The majority of TV, print and media ads are geared toward making women believe that healthy beautiful skin is linked to having a tan.
Melanoma rates in general have been rising for the past 3 decades. Those who tanned vigorously in the 80′s are now reaping the benefits of skin cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that 70,230 people will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer. Melanoma accounts for only 5% of skin cancer cases, but causes the majority of death. The only way to reduce the incidence of skin cancer (bcc) and melanoma is to reduce indoor tanning. It’s a tricky subject since most people only learn from trial and error. It’s down right scary. I wonder all the time what can be done? How will those that choose to tan by the use of tanning salons or the sun learn that it is dangerous. Sure a healthy dose of sunlight is needed for the sake of Vitamin D production, but excess tanning and sun exposure will only lead to trouble…
How can the mindset that tanning creates beauty be eliminated?:
- Love the skin you’re in! Each and every one of us was created the way we were supposed to be. Trying to morph ourselves into what we aren’t disrupts our natural beauty.
- Use sunless tanning lotions or spray tans. If you must have that year round “bronze glow” then use a fake-n-bake. Studies have shown that the use of sunless tanning lotions decreases your chance of developing skin cancer.
- Research the dangers. There is a ton on information out there. Sometimes you can’t rely on what other people are telling you–Educate yourself and your family. Teach your children at an early age to be sun safe.
- Cherish your life! We only get one.
- Think about your loved ones. (Notice a trend?) Nothing should come down to life and death when you have a choice. Tanning is a choice.
Source:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45656187/ns/health-cancer/#.TvizKtS0xLA
UV Skinz; Not Just A Swim Shirt
For six years UV Skinz has given people all over the country and now the world a chance to have fun in the sun worry-free. We get a lot of comments on our Facebook page and blog posts on how useful our product is for water sports and play, but UV Skinz swim shirts can be used for more than that.One customer left a comment saying how she will use her Cheryl Long-Sleeve Full Zip for her water aerobics class! How fun! Also, what a great cover-up.
“Thank you for such fast service. I placed an online order on Tuesday for a rash guard jacket. I called right after I placed the order to ask if I would have the jacket in time for my next H2O aerobics class on Saturday. My jacket arrived today (Friday). What service!!! I love the jacket and can’t wait to use it for tomorrow’s class. Thank you for your commitment in helping to make more people aware of the dangers of skin cancer.”
Constance M, Oceanside, CA
Long rides in the car as well as on a motorcycle can cause unexpected sunburns. Why not utilize the 50+ UPF of our uv-protective swim shirts on your next road trip? Lisa did. Here is what she had to say:
“I just rec’d my white, long sleeve zippered Skinz today and already I know it’ll be a perfect motorcycle shirt to wear over my tank top! I will be back for more colors/styles! Thanks so much for a great product!”
Lisa R, Phoenix, Arizona
UV Skinz swim shirts are also a great way to protect highly sensitive skin from the harsh uv rays. Sometimes the medication we take may make your skin more prone to uv damage (this is usually indicated on the prescription). If that is the case, the tight-weave, flat-lock stitching and light weight of our fabric will allow you to enjoy the outdoors comfortably.
“I love my Aloha Shirt. Since my “dry skin patches” turned out to be pre-cancerous lesions (they sure didn’t look like those 4 scary pictures of cancerous moles that are shown in so many skin cancer prevention articles) and I am allergic to sunscreen these shirts are now my life. I can go for my walks and enjoy the beach without worry. Thank you.”
Lorie, Chicago, Illinois
How do you use your UV Skinz?
“Get Kids Covered” Around the World!
Six years ago our very own Momprenuer, Rhonda Sparks, began UV Skinz with a mission to “get kids covered”! Now six years later with the hard work of our dedicated UV Skinz employees, the loyalty of our customers and quality of our uv protective swim shirts have made it possible for UV Skinz to reach people all over the world! Our exclusively online shoppers paradise has been able to grow and expand into Nordstrom, Bass Pro Shops, Brookstone, Sharper Image, Marriott and Four Seasons Corporations, as well as box stores such as Costco.
Teaching how important good sun safe habits are should begin at an early age. Just one childhood sunburn can more than double a person’s chance of developing melanoma in adulthood. Children can also develop Pediatric Melanoma which resembles adulthood Melanoma.
Melanoma and skin cancer are caused by the UVA rays damaging the DNA in skin cells that cause mutations that lead to the disease. People are exposed to UVA rays through sun exposure, tanning, and artificial sources. There has been a world-wide rise in overall UV awareness. Ultraviolet radiation is recognized as a carcinogen by both the US Department of Health and Human Services and the World Health Organization. The U.S. isn’t the only country that with concerns about our youths over-exposure to ultraviolet rays. North America is ranked at the bottom of the list of World Skin Cancer Hot Spots. While Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Australia and New Zealand are at the top. Australia and New Zealand have developed Melanoma awareness campaigns and curriculum directly targeting children. Kids are encouraged to Slip, Slop, Slap and even use their imaginations to create peer-to-peer learning videos!
With the proper education, role-models and high-quality uv protective clothing it’s the hope of UV Skinz that the children of our future won’t be touched by Melanoma at such young
ages. Celebrities have realized how important childhood sun protection is. Matthew McConaughey’s son, Ricky Martin’s sons and Marcia Cross’ daughters and Tori Spelling’s children have all been seen sporting UV Skinz swim shirts.
We have been so lucky to have been approved by the Melanoma International Foundation , AIM at Melanoma, and we’ve received theiParenting and the PTPA awards over the years! A huge THANK YOU to our supporters, Facebook Fans, Twitter followers and most importantly…YOU!
Never give up the fight to raise awareness about this preventable disease! And never forget Darren and his legacy that is teaching everyone to be safe and have fun outdoors!
School Receives Grant For Shade Canopy
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School students returned to school to discover a 12-by-12-foot blue canopy covering one of their play structures. With Palm Beach Gardens being on of the first schools in the district to develop a sun-safety policy as part of a partnerships with the Melanoma Foundation it took grants and fundraising to erect the canopy. They utilized the help of board member John P. Kinney, dermatologist, and help from the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation. The canopy cost $16,000 that was partially paid for by $8,000 grant from the American Academy of Dermatology. The grant and fundraising efforts took several years, but now through the dedication of all involved the children can enjoy their playtime without worry of over-exposure to the sun.
Does your school need a canopy? My daughter’s school sure does! Contact the American Academy of Dermatology to get more information. If anyone else has a similar story–please share!
