Call Center Hours of Operation

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-501-6432

Visit us online at
www.WestCoastSkin.com

Anthelios - Highest UVA protection ever made to prevent photodermatosis and skin damage caused by UV rays.

Antherpos - Antherpos lip sunscreen cream offers a broad UVA/UVB spectrum protection to prevent lip damages related to UV rays during sun exposure.

With the arrival of summer, many people look forward to spending time outside in the sun. Whether you're playing sports, walking on the beach, gardening or just lounging, using the proper skin protection products can help prevent sun damage.

Ultraviolet (UV) rays are the primary cause of skin cancer, which affects one million Americans every year. As the sun intensifies during the summer, it is more important than ever to prepare your skin to endure these dangerous sunrays.

For the most complete sun protection, use all these methods:

1. Make sure you're wearing enough sunscreen. An amount the size of a quarter will not cover your body. An average woman (5' 4" tall and 130 pounds) needs a shot glass full of sunscreen for full coverage.
   
   
2. One bottle should only last you four to six full-body applications. If you live outdoors in the summer, be prepared to buy a couple bottles each month.
   
   
3. Sunscreen ingredients break down over time. Check the expiration date on the bottle and throw away anything old. You won't get full coverage from an expired product, so you could burn when using one.
   
   
4. SPF15 in a foundation or tinted moisturizer is not enough to protect you when lounging at the beach. Those products are only perfect for day-to-day activities like work or shopping.
   
   
5. Pick the right lotion for your activity. If you're sailing or swimming, apply a waterproof lotion. They are effective for about 80 minutes. Water-resistant formulas that last 40 minutes are good for light sports or playing with the kids by the pool.
   
   
6. Some skincare products can make your skin extra sensitive to the sun, which could lead to burning. Avoid those skincare products that contain retinol and vitamin C, scrub-type exfoliants and fragrances.
   
   

Whether you yearn to bask in the sun's rays or prefer the shade of a poolside umbrella, remember that protection from the sun is an everyday necessity.

• Year-round sun protection is important.
• The sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation can penetrate many types of clothes?
• It can also go through automobile and residential windows?
• It can damage your eyes, contributing to cataracts, macular degeneration, and eyelid cancers?
• When you're on snow or ice, your face and eyes are at almost twice the risk of UV damage because of reflected glare?

For more information or to place an order, please visit our website at www.WestCoastSkin.com or call toll free 1-800-501-6432. If you would like to recommend any topics for future newsletters, please let us know. Your comments are important to us.