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Don't
leave home without it
It is taking its time getting here, but summer
is quickly on its way. And while these hot months are exciting and filled
with outdoor activities it is important not to forget the one thing you
should never leave home without--and no it is not a credit card--it is
your sunscreen.
According to a survey commissioned by the makers
of Coppertone, 72 per cent of Canadians do not know how often they should
re-apply sunscreen.
"Based on these survey results, Canadians get
a failing grade when sun safety is concerned," says Dr. Patricia Agin,
research director of Coppertone Solar Research Center. "These findings
should be considered a wake-up call for Canadians to better protect
themselves from the harmful effects of the sun."
Dr. John Goldhar,
director of The Facial Rejuvenation Centre in Toronto stresses the
importance of sunscreen not only for outdoor activities but for every day
use.
"It is a well-known fact that sun exposure is the number one
cause of premature aging of the skin. What is not well known is that most
UV damage occurs not while sunbathing but with everyday exposure to the
sun," says Goldhar.
"UVA also suppresses the immune system for up
to two weeks and it is thought that this suppression is an important
factor in the appearance of cold sores, which some people develop after
sun exposure. This immune suppression may also permit the growth of
certain skin cancers and pre-cancers as well as non-skin cancers," says
Goldhar.
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