No client ever wants to hear while they're getting a relaxing facial that they have broken capillaries from the sun or early signs of cancer that they should probably get checked out by a doctor or that they need to start wearing sunblock everyday. Yet Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States - More than 3.5 million cases are diagnosed each year! 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to UV Radiation from the sun and approximately 2,500 Americans die each year from Squamous Cell Carcinoma. And up to 65,000+ people around the world die every year from this disease.
Skin Cancer is a big problem in our country and it affects everyone: men, women, old, young and people of all ethnic backgrounds whether or not they spend hours in the sun. On an average day more than 1 million Americans use tanning salons and the indoor tanning industry has an annual estimated revenue of $5 billion - People who use tanning beds are 2.5 times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma and 1.5 times more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma.
The research and statistics above come from The Skin Cancer Foundation, a great resource for information on skin cancer prevention, education and treatment. Founded in 1979 The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only international organization devoted solely to combating the world's most common cancer epidemic. Skin cancer is primarily a lifestyle disease which is why The Skin Cancer Foundation emphasizes public awareness and educational campaigns around the U.S. and the world to help reduce preventable incidences and deaths.
In addition to being a great resource on cancer The Skin Cancer Foundation offers a wealth of information and a variety of mixed media educational tools on Anti-Aging, Suncreen, Tanning, Vitamin-D, etc. CLICK HERE for a link to their Website and be sure to connect with them on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to stay in the loop on events and advocacy or to get involved.
If you have more questions about skin cancer prevention or would like to purchase top-of-the line sun protection products, bronzing makeup or glow products please contact one of our skin care representative professionals at Blue Diamond Spa (310) 577-2211.