May is skin cancer prevention month. Since over 5 million cases are diagnosed in the United States each year, it is time for you to take action.
Skin Cancer Prevention Month
In the first place, it is essential to know your body from head to toe. But did you know you can see skin cancer? Well, if you didn’t know, you need to know how to detect moles and spots on your face and body.
So, Melanoma Monday is observed every year on the first Monday in May. This yearly date is to raise awareness about melanoma. At the same time, melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. Hence, it is essential to know the ABCDEs of melanoma. To learn more, visit my Melanoma Monday May 6th post.
Indeed, everyone needs to protect themselves against the harmful ultraviolet rays and radiation. So, the best way to protect yourself is to check your skin from head to toe monthly.
To conduct a thorough exam, you should do the following.
- Examine your face – this includes, lips, nose, and mouth. Additionally, make sure you examine the front and back of your ears.
- Check your hands – Look between your fingers. Also, check the front and back of your arms, forearms, and wrists.
- Inspect your scalp. Although it is hard to see each section, you may want to use a mirror or ask a family member to help you with this.
- Next, focus on the entire front of your body, including your chest, torso, and legs.
- Use a full-length mirror to examine your upper and lower back.
Skin Cancer Prevention – Detection
Skin cancer can vary in size and shape. If you see a change, you must contact a Dermatologist immediately.
Hence, changes can include the following.
- A spot’s color can be black, brown, tan, or multicolored, and it can also be pearly or translucent.
- Growth – an increase in size
- Spots that continue to itch, burn, bleed, or hurt.
- An open spot that doesn’t heal within a few weeks.
So, skin cancer prevention month shouldn’t only be in May; it should be part of your health routine.
Remember, your skin is your largest organ!
In my opinion, one of the most important things you can do is use a good sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Since there are many different brands and formulas, my recommendation is to choose one that has a broad-spectrum formula and is water-resistant. Also, I recommend you use an SPF of 40 or higher.
With so many choices, you may wonder what you should choose. But, don’t fret! My recommendations will help you keep your body, face, and neck protected.
Sun Bum Daily SPF 50 Face Sunscreen
When you are looking for a good sun care lotion, this is one of the best on the market. My recommendation is to apply it 15 minutes before you are in the sun.
Though it doesn’t have a tropical scent, it is ideal for anyone who is sensitive to fragrance.
This face sunscreen is enriched with Vitamin E and Antioxidants. Additionally, this sunscreen is lightweight and protects your face from the harmful UVA/UVB rays.
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Sun Bum Daily SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Lotion
Because this sunscreen body lotion has a high SPF, this is ideal to use to moisturize and protect your skin.
This lotion is loaded with Vitamin E and Antioxidants.
With broad-spectrum protection, this lightweight lotion works well even on the intense days of sunshine. Moreover, this is my go-to lotion for anytime I am in the sun.
When you use this lotion, I recommend applying it 15 minutes before you are in the sun, and don’t forget to reapply every 60 – 90 minutes if you have been in the water, sweating or have used your towel excessively.
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Sun Bum Premium Day Tripper
Whether you are going out of town for a few days or going on vacation, you shouldn’t leave home without this premium day tripper.
Included in this package are the following products.
- Sun Bum Moisturizing SPF 30 lotion
- Sun Bum Sunscreen lip balm
- Sun Bum cool down hydrating after sun lotion
The products included in this package are broad-spectrum with UVA/UVB protection and are paraben-free, cruelty-free free and gluten-free.
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Moreover, clothing is another weapon to fight off skin cancer.
Of course, you want your clothing to look great. However, it is important to wear styles that block the harmful UVA/UVB rays.
And, the best part is you don’t need to reapply your clothing, like sunscreen.
Women’s 3/4 Dress
Dress to protect!
This cute dress is made with a UPF performance fabric that will protect your skin from the harmful UVA/UVB rays.
In addition, this style features 2 hidden side pockets, which are ideal for storing your keys.
Also, this dress comes in prints and solid colors. Let me know your favorite…
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Women’s UPF Sun Protection Safari Shirt
Whether you are headed to work, drinks, dinner, or spending time outdoors, this long-sleeved shirt features a breathable fabric to wear for any outside event.
Additionally, this style uses a sun shield technology UPF 50 fabric to help protect you from the dangerous UVA/UVB rays.
Also, this style comes in 16 colors and in sizes, x-small to xx-large.
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Men’s Sun Protection Shirt
With a UV SPF-UPF 50+, this shirt is ideal for any man who works outdoors, fishing or in the sun.
This shirt comes in 25 colors and in sizes, small to 3x-large.
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Finally, if you are looking to keep your head protected, add a cute hat. With the warmer weather upon us, now is the perfect time to buy a straw hat. For some of the best styles to keep your head protected from the harmful UVA/UVB rays, check out my Straw Hat Day – Stylish Ideas for Summer post.
Lastly, check in with your skin regularly.
As always, I welcome your comments on my recommendations for skin cancer prevention month.
