Making Sense Of Sunscreen Labels Updated: 5/20/2007 4:06:02 PM Print Article Email Article           (HealthNewsDigest.com)-Each day, even cloudy ones, damaging rays from the sun can reach your skin. Fortunately, skin cancer may be the most preventable form of the disease. What's more, the American Cancer Society(r) maintains that many of the 1 million skin cancer cases expected to be diagnosed this year could have been prevented by wearing daily sun protection. "The truth is-there is no excuse not to wear sunscreen every day," says Dr. Darrell Rigel, clinical professor of dermatology at the New York University School of Medicine. A few simple tips about choosing sunscreen can help keep your skin healthy and protected year-round: 1. Don't rely solely on SPF: Merely a measure of how long you'll be protected from skin-burning UVB rays, Sun Protection Factor, or SPF, doesn't account for the deeper-penetrating UVA rays. Use a sunscreen that offers at least an SPF 30 but don't let it be your only deciding factor. 2. Be sure your sunscreen contains the most effective UVA ingredients: Avobenzone is a common UVA sunscreen ingredient that breaks down in sunlight. To counteract this problem, select Neutrogena sunscreens now contain what many people consider a revolutionary new discovery-a technology called Helioplex. It provides stabilized, highly effective and long-lasting protection against the UVA rays that can lead to the signs of premature aging or skin cancer. 3. Read: Carefully review labels to see if the sunscreen contains this cutting-edge technology. Helioplex can be found in recreational sunscreens, such as Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55/70 and Healthy Defense SPF 45 Daily Moisturizer, as well as certain daily face products. According to a recent study published in Dermatologic Therapy, more than 50 percent of lifetime sun exposure can be reduced by using daily sun protection. 4. Play favorites: Be sure to use and reapply sunscreen properly. It helps if you choose a formulation you love, so whether it's a lotion, spray, gel or mist, find a formula that suits your specific tastes. For more information, visit www.neutrogena.com. To help save the skin you're in from the harsh rays of the sun, dermatologists recommend being sure your sunscreen can protect you for a good, long time. www.HealthNewsDigest.com Read Original Article © 2007 HealthnewsDigest.com Enter your ZIP code to compare the savings offered by the discount dental plans in your area. Take the first step toward a healthier smile and start saving today! > Find my dentist > Find a ZIP code             Additional Articles Make it a Berry Month! Florida Historical/Education Tours for t... Send Your Kids to Top Ranked Colleges fo... Try Out a Course on Gaming in Libraries ... Keeping Young Minds Sharp During School ... If Restaurants Post Calories - Will Cust... Tips For Treating Stretch Marks Know Your Knees' Needs Sunscreen Smokescreen Pesticides, Fertilizers, Herbicides and ... The Stimulus Package and Green Jobs Stanford Bioethicist and Colleagues Call... Stanford Discovery Pinpoints New Connect... New Insights About Bipolar Disorder Fast Break To Reading Gets In The Game Americans Need A Family Stimulus Plan Know the Warning Signs for Type 1 Diabet... Sleep Better, Stress Less Ladies: 10 Tips for a Better Sex Life For Older Americans, Healthful Eating Ca...

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