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New Rules Give Consumers More Information to Help Reduce the Risk of Skin Cancer, Early Aging SILVER SPRING, Md., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that sunscreen products meeting modern standards for effectiveness may be labeled with new information to help consumers find products that, when used with other sun protection measures, reduce the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging, as well as help prevent sunburn. (Logo:...

Sunscreen Product Testing and Labeling Requirements Will Help Americans Reduce Their Risk for Skin Cancer SILVER SPRING, Md., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Dermatology Association (Academy) today said that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new sunscreen regulations will help Americans reduce their risk for skin cancer by guiding them to the most effective sunscreens and advising them on other sun-protection measures. During the FDA announcement...

NEW YORK, June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From the moment we are born, we're exposed to the sun's harmful rays. In fact, 90 percent of the signs of skin aging are due to cumulative sun damage(1) which can cause wrinkles, dark spots and sagging of the skin. Even more alarming is the fact that 70 percent of adults do not apply sunscreen regularly and more than one-third of the U.S. population reported experiencing sunburn in the previous year.(2) Moreover, sunscreen alone does not protect skin...

Experts urge sun safety; warn of dangers associated with indoor and outdoor tanning CHICAGO, June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lindsay Walsh, like many young women, spent a lot of time trying to achieve that perfect bronze glow year round. She'd soak up the sun outdoors during the summer months and would maintain what she referred to as a "healthy looking tan" throughout the year by using indoor tanning beds beginning at age 15. Walsh felt that being tan made her prettier and helped...

This Skin Cancer Awareness Month, TheBeautyPlace.com wants to help educate consumers on sun protection and the real dangers of sun exposure as well as how to safely get flawless, golden tanned skin with self tanning. Miami, FL (PRWEB) June 01, 2011 May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. It's the perfect time to spread the word about sun protection now that the summer months are upon us. TheBeautyPlace.com wants to strengthen the movement of sun protection by explaining how to attain...

Sunscreen SPFs: Clear as daylight?The strength of sun cream recently recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to stave off sunburn is far too low and "not in the interests of public health," warns the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB).NICE should rethink its advice, and soon, it says.NICE recommends sunscreens with a sun protection factor, or SPF, of 15 as sufficient to prevent sunburn and the subsequent potential risk of skin cancer.But DTB...

After Sun Skin Care is the most important warm weather skin care. These are vacation must have items. Be sure to pack your hat, your sun screen and mostly your After Sun Skin Care products. North Garden, VA (PRWEB) May 28, 2011 Garden of Eve Kicks off this summer with a June "˜After Sun Skin Care Duo Special.' After Sun Skin Care is the most important warm weather skin care. These are a vacation must have items. Be sure to pack your hat, your sun screen and mostly your After Sun Skin...

LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Skin cancer is a national epidemic and on the rise with a record 2 million cases diagnosed annually, but most Americans are still not following dermatologists' prevention advice including proper sunscreen application and regular skin cancer checks. Neutrogena®, the #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand, continues its Choose Skin Health(TM) Campaign, in partnership with the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), to help fight the...

Plus, other options for protecting your skin when the mercury rises YONKERS, N.Y., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In tests of 22 sprays, creams and lotions, Consumer Reports Health identifies nine products that provide excellent protection against the UVB rays that cause sunburn and very good protection against UVA rays, even after immersion in water. Consumer Reports Health identifies three "CR Best Buys:" Up & Up Sport SPF 30 (Target), No-Ad with Aloe and Vitamin E SPF...

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) today reiterated the safety and effectiveness of sunscreens to protect against the damaging effects from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As one component of a daily sun-protection strategy, sunscreen is an important tool in the fight against skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Unprotected sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for skin...