Survey shows young people in the dark about skin cancer

 

As the weather gets warmer, it's important for you to do everything you can to protect your African American skin against the sun's UV rays. Recently a survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology found that many young adults are unaware of the dangers of tanning beds or spending time in the sun without sunscreen.

According to the results of the survey, nearly half of the respondents agreed with the statement, "I prefer to enjoy sunshine and not worry about what I should do to protect myself from it." Furthermore, 24 percent of individuals were not aware that tanning beds are not safer than spending time in the sun, and 31 percent did not know that prolonged sun exposure can cause wrinkles.

The researchers said that these findings may offer clues as to why melanoma is the most common form of cancer among young adults between 25 and 29 years old and the second most common form for people between 15 and 29 years old.

The results of this survey suggest that more needs to be done to spread awareness among young people of the dangers of skin cancer. If you're planning on spending a lot of time in the sun this summer, be sure to wear a hat or protective clothing and an African American skin care product containing SPF. 

Expert stresses the importance of exfoliating in summer

 

Summer means that it's time to change your African American skin care routine in preparation for the warmer weather. Recently, Access Hollywood spoke to skin care professional Sonya Dakar, who has worked with many celebrities, and she offered tips on how to get your skin ready for the warmer weather.

First, she recommended changing the cleanser you use. Switch out the heavy moisturizing wash and change it out for an oil-absorbing one. Next, Dakar said you want to be sure to exfoliate.

"No matter how much lotion you use, you’re never going to have glowing skin if you don’t exfoliate. Especially when you are transitioning from spring to summer- you want to reveal a fresh young complexion! Grab a gentle facial exfoliator and hit the shower. The steam will gently soften your skin and allow the scrub to easily slough off dead dull skin," said Dakar, quoted by the news source.

Daily Glow reminds its readers that you shave more in the summer, so you need to replace your razor often and shave only after you’ve been in the shower for a few minutes, which is when the hairs are softer.

Help your skin care product help you

 

Your African American skin care product can work to keep your complexion looking gorgeous, but it can't do it alone. You also need to be working on a regular basis to ensure that you are doing all you can to promote healthy skin. Recently, The Georgetown Dish, a Washington, DC news source, published its writers' favorite skin care tips to help you do your part.

The first piece of advice the information provider gave was to listen to your skin.

"If your skin breaks out when you use a product, that product is not for you. If your skin feels uncomfortable, irritated, blotchy, raw when you use a product, that product is not for you. Think of your skin as a baby – it can’t express itself in words, so it finds other ways of telling you how it feels. Listen to it," stated the news source.

Next, the Dish said that you shouldn't be waiting for problem spots or wrinkles to appear before you start doing things to prevent them, such as using SPF regularly and applying high-quality products.

The Mayo Clinic reminds people that one of the best ways they can prevent skin damage is to not smoke, since smoking narrows the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, decreasing blood flow and contributing to wrinkles. 

Makeup tips for a job interview

 

In this economy, many people are looking for a job. While for men, going to a job interview means a new suit and a haircut, women have to make sure that their African American skin care product looks professional as well as their ensemble. Recently, Job Mouse offered some makeup tips for ladies who are on the hunt for a new career.

First, the news source said while you should wear makeup, you don't want to look overdone. You can avoid looking as though you have too much makeup on by choosing the right foundation.

"Use a flawless foundation or tinted moisturizer that gives your skin a fresh ‘no-makeup’ look with a soft hint of color that evens out the skin rather than hiding it," according to the news source.

Next, the information provider said that it's acceptable to wear a dark lipstick if that gives you confidence, but make sure it's matte and not glossy, as lip gloss is distracting and inappropriate for a job interview.

Real Beauty reminds women who are heading out to find a job that they want to avoid any shimmery or glittery eyeshadow. Also, don't go too crazy on the eyeliner or try to do a smokey eye, while that looks good at a party or in a bar, there's no place for that look in an interview.