The dangers of skin cancer have recently been gaining more attention. This year, the Skin Cancer Foundation estimates that there will be more new cases of the disease than of breast, lung, prostate and colon cancer combined.
In response to this, Rite Aid is teaming up with The Skin Cancer Foundation to offer free information in their stores and online, educating people on the dangers of this disease and how to protect themselves against it.
"Our pharmacists regularly get questions about skin care and sun safety," said Sarah Matunis, Rite Aid pharmacist and corporate clinical coordinator. "We're giving them additional resources to help deal with those questions as well as more resources for our patients."
The organization reminded people that it takes one ounce of sunscreen to cover the body, and that it needs to be applied every 2 hours.
Ethnic women with darker skin tones are still at risk of developing skin cancer. African American skin care products with added SPF can help protect skin against the sun while giving it a healthy glow.
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