Newspapers / Elon University Student Newspaper / May 1, 2013, edition 2 / Page 19
Part of Elon University Student Newspaper / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
Ashley McGetrick BROADCAST JOURNALISM WHY OPT FOR SUNSCREEN Getting one blistering sunburn during your youth could more than double your chances of developing the deadliest form of skin cancer later in life. To make sure you aren’t another statistic, it’s important to take these easy, but necessary steps. TIPS FOR APPLYING Continue to rub the lotion in until it is fully absorbed and reapply regu larly every two hours. Always reapply immediately after you are in the water (“waterproof” is no guarantee!). For those hard-to-reach spots like your middle-back, be sure to have someone else help you out to make sure you aren’t missing any sections (preferably someone attrac tive; it’s a win-win.) COMMON EXCUSES DEBUNKED ing to cancer.org, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US and more than 2 million people are diagnosed annually. To be safe, always use at least SPF 30. I’m not laying out in the sun, so I’ll be fine. Even if you aren’t soaking up the sun in a swimsuit, you can still get brutal burns if you don’t protect yourself. Try choosing foundations and/or daily moisturizers that already have SPF in them so that you never forget to arm yourself against UV rays. Key spots that people often forget to protect are ears, hips, feet and lips. I just need a healthy glow. I never burn! I just get dark! Putting on sunscreen isn’t just about avoiding unattractive and painful burns. No matter what your skin tone, everyone is susceptible to skin cancer and needs to take the precautionary steps. Accord There is nothing healthy about UV rays! If you are really stuck on get ting your golden glow this summer, try gradual tanning products like Aveeno Continuous Radiance Mois turizing Lotion. You’ll avoid those telltale streaks that one-time tanning products can give and save yourself from the harsh UV rays. HAIR PROTECTION Your flatiron may not be the only thing frying your hair. Believe it or not, the same rays that are burning your skin could be taking a toll on your tresses as well. To avoid having brittle strands this summer, consider adding some of these products to your daily routine. SPF Shampoo; If you don’t have the time or patience to give your hair any extra TLC, try replacing your shampoo with an SPF- infused shampoo and/or conditioner. This is especially important if you have color-treated hair. Try Brazilian Shampoo with Keratin/SPF available at extendedlenaths.com. SPF Serum: While you’re styling your hair, con sider adding an SPF serum to your roots, especially if you are styling your hair with heat products. Other wise, try to avoid adding any unnec essary products to your routine. The products will make your hair even hotter during the day and cause more breakage in the hot weather. For boys with buzz cuts, try Axe Crew Cut Buzzed Look Cream with sunscreen. Hat: The easiest and arguably the most fashionable method is topping of your outfit with a stylish hat. Whether it’s a baseball cap, fedora or a diva- esque floppy sunhat, you’ll protect your hair and your face and look good doing it.
Elon University Student Newspaper
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
May 1, 2013, edition 2
19
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75