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HRHCare Expert Offers Advice On Summer Skin Safety HRHCare Expert Offers Advice On Summer Skin Safety
Hrhcare Expert Offers Advice On Summer Skin Safety As summer begins, it’s time to head to the beach, gear up for sports, and enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With all the time spent outside during the summer months, it’s more important than ever to learn how to keep your skin safe. Sun Safety Tips Overexposure to the sun can result in health complications later in life, including skin cancer. And as the earth’s ozone layer continues to decrease, our exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays increases. Remember these sun safety tips as you and your family spend time outside this summer: • Take extra precaution between 10 a.m. and…

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Spray Or Lotion: Which Sunscreen Works Best? Spray Or Lotion: Which Sunscreen Works Best?
Spray Or Lotion: Which Sunscreen Works Best? The short answer is: it doesn’t matter -- as long as you wear sunscreen in some form, said Arlene Cohen, oncology nurse at HealthAlliance Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Cohen recommends creams for drier skin and the face, gels for hairy areas like the scalp or male chest and sticks for the sensitive area around the eyes. Overall, she favors a visible form of sunscreen over the sprays. “With creams and lotions, you know there’s adequate coverage because you can see it,” Cohen said. “Plus, research is still underway about whether inhalation of …

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