Skin Cancer Statistics 2007

For help with acne in Chico, Ca. visit an acne skin care specialist at 916SKIN - Acne Clinic. 530.680.2027

Using acne products can make your skin more vulnerable to the sun, and increase your risk of skin cancer if you don't take the proper precautions to protect yourself. Believe it or not, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. *In 2007, the USCS reported 58,094 people in the United States were diagnosed with skin melanomas, and 8,461 people died from it. When exposed to UV rays, regardless of the time of year, cover up, get a hat, wear sunglasses, and use your sunscreen! Although cancer causing UVA rays penetrate glass, clouds, and clothing; choose to stand in the shade versus the sun.

*The latest year for which statistics are available.

Sunscreen Over My Makeup - Really?

Sunscreen for acne prone skin in Chico, Ca. is available through 916SKIN - Acne, Skin & Wellness Clinic: 530.680.2027

So, you can't bare the thought of reapplying sunscreen over your makeup throughout the day... You're not alone. People that wear powder and mineral foundations are typically the "reapplication rebels" of the sunscreen world. If this is you - keep reading.

Over the years, many of my patients have resisted the idea of reapplying sunscreen, but quickly learned about the set backs that accompany photosensitive skin. Anytime you use products that accelerate cell-turn-over (the shedding process), your skin becomes more vulnerable to the sun. And while your products may be providing you with great results, you can actually do more harm by not properly protecting your skin from UV rays. In short, you are increasing your risk for developing skin cancer. Here are a few indicators that you need to reapply your sunscreen: your skin is more prone to redness, you begin to experience burning when applying your skin care products, or your skin becomes irritated and overly dry.

For those of you that know you should reapply, but don't, won't, and never will... mineral makeup does offers a certain level of protection from UV rays. Using a mineral makeup makes it easier to reapply/dust on throughout the day.  Some prefer compact minerals in the morning for fuller coverage in evening out skin tone, but use a light mineral powder to dust on their face throughout the day for continual UV protection. There are different types of mineral makeups ranging from minimal coverage to full coverage, compacts to powders. A shop that specializes in cosmetics is your best option because not only will they color match your makeup to your skin, but they offer different product lines, and different price points. For locals, I recommend Pure Skin in downtown Chico. Their mineral makeups are clean and affordable.

Regardless of the method, you need to protect your skin from the sun. Applying sunscreen in the morning is just not enough. You need protection throughout the day, preferably, a sunscreen with at least a 7% zinc oxide or 7% titanium dioxide. If you have fair skin, spend time outdoors, or use acne products or anti-aging skin care products, I strongly recommend a sunscreen with 18% zinc oxide and reapplication 2 to 6 times per day. Really.

Acne Skin Care Clinic in Chico, Ca.

Help for treating acne is available through 916SKIN, an acne skin care clinic in Chico, California.
CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Our acne program incorporates guidance and close monitoring throughout the course of your treatment, and patients are typically acne free within 12 to 16 weeks. 916SKIN has developed a long distance acne program to help acne sufferers throughout the United States. Visit our website for more information on our Clear Skin Program. If you would like to schedule an acne consultation or learn more about our long distance acne skin care program please call the clinic at (530)503.9169.

CAN CLARISONIC TRIGGER BREAKOUTS?

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CLARISONIC OR TO SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION CALL THE ACNE SKINCARE CLINIC IN CHICO: (530) 680.2027.

CLARISONIC DOES NOT TRIGGER BREAKOUTS - WHEN USED PROPERLY:

#1) If you have inflamed acne lesions, Clarisonic is not for you - not yet.

#2) Only use Clarisonic for the suggested time - 1 minute in the morning and at night. If your skin is sensitive, only use Clarisonic once per day.

#3) Do not push when using Clarisonic. This can irritate your skin, and it impedes the oscillating action of your brush. Gently gliding it over your skin is all that is necessary.

#4) Only use the "Acne Brush Head." Delicate and Sensitive Brush Heads are too harsh even for the most resilient skin types.

#5) Clean your Clarisonic brush head with cleanser and water after every use. It only takes 5 seconds!

#6) Pay attention to how your skin feels while you are using Clarisonic. There are some people who have ultra sensitive skin and simply cannot tolerate even the softest brush head. If you consistently experience redness and irritation when using Clarisonic, this is an indicator the your skin is being overly stimulated. If this is the case, stop using Clarisonic until the irritation has subsided, and then give it another whirl!