Welcome back to PA Live. Melanoma Awareness Day is coming
up in May.
And joining us now in a sponsored segment to debunk
sunscreen myths and share tips for sun protection is dermatologist
Doctor Inkom Okanaba.
Welcome to the show, It's great to see you.
Good afternoon. Thank you for having me.
Yeah, I feel like Melanoma.
It can be such a scary thing to talk about,
So important to know things before it becomes a problem
in the 1st place.
So what do we need to know when it comes
to Melanoma?
Well, Melanoma is a type of skin cancer,
and it's primarily caused by sun exposure,
and so everyone is at risk.
It's so common that nearly 5 million Americans are treated
every year,
and in fact, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer
each year in the US than all other cancers combined.
The good news though is that it's preventable and I've
partnered with Neutrogena to spread the word.
For years, Neutrogena has been committed to supporting sun safety
and providing sunscreen solutions for all as a preventative measure
for skin cancer.
And in honor of Melanoma Awareness Month this May,
Neutrogena is proud to share.
It has donated over $1 million
to the Melanoma Research Foundation over their seven-year relationship.
And what I love about the brand is that they
make it super easy to choose the sunscreen that works
best for specific needs so that you actually use it
every day. That's the thing.
The use is such a key element here.
And I feel like there are so many common myths
and misconceptions about when you should be wearing sunscreen,
what time of year, what time of day.
I mean, all of it.
So let's break them down.
What are some of those myths?
So first is thinking, because there's SPF in your makeup,
you don't need to wear sunscreen.
Unfortunately, the SPF and makeup is not enough to limit
the harmful effects of UV rays.
So if you're looking for an SPF to work well
underneath your makeup,
you can try the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF
60.
It's a weightless serum that protects,
hydrates, and primes the skin from makeup in one step.
Another myth I hear a lot is if you have
dark skin,
you don't need to wear sunscreen well,
Everyone is at risk for Melanoma,
so regardless of your skin color,
you still need to wear sunscreen.
A great option is Neutrogena's Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum
SPF 60,
and this sunscreen helps fight against environmental aggressors such as
the ozone and pollution while hydrating the skin.
And finally, there's a thought that you don't need sunscreen
If it's cloudy or cold outside,
well every day is Sunday.
Wearing sunscreen every day is the best way to prevent
skin cancer.
It's best to look for sunscreen labels that say broad
spectrum and to always wear an SPF 30 or higher.
One great option is Neutrogena's new Invisible Daily Defense Mineral
Face Liquid SPF 30,
which provides 100% mineral active protection with a smooth and
lightweight finish.
Amazing. So great to break down those myths,
especially as we approach the sunny or days.
But like you said, every day is Sunday.
That's going to stick with me.
I love that while I have you talk any other
habits that we can be incorporating into our lifestyles to
reduce the risk of skin cancer,
Great question. So in addition to wearing sunscreen,
you want to avoid being out in the sun during
peak hours,
so the sun rays are strongest between 10:00 AM and
4:00 PM.
So if you're extending, if you're spending extended periods of
time outside,
it's best to seek shade,
for example underneath an umbrella.
It's also important to cover up with protective clothing such
as a hat and sunglasses when you can.
And lastly, make sure to see your friendly dermatologist for
an annual skin cancer screening and we'll check.
So important the this is these are some great tips
here and we can always head
onlineneutrogena.com for some more helpful tips and to get the
products,
they're available everywhere, retailers nationwide and on
Amazon.com. So it couldn't be easier to take advantage.
Doctor, thanks again for being here and of course thank
you to Neutrogena for sponsoring this segment.
As for you at home,
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