Regular Sunscreen Use & Cancer

U.S. government studies confirm that regular sunscreen use reduces the risk for squamous cell cancer which is treatable and comprises 16% of skin cancers. New federal rules on sunscreen that take effect in December 2012 will allow sunscreen manufacturers to claim that their products lower the risk of skin cancer. However, they will not allow them to claim their products do so alone.

To effectively protect the skin from sun damage and cancers:

•  Diligently use a quality sunscreen with UVA/UVB protection and refresh every 2-hours when exposed to the sun.
• Cover up
• Seek shade