Tag Archives: sunscreen

So Now My Sunscreen Doesn’t Protect Me Like It Should?

I’m sure those of us dealing with some form of skin cancer saw the recent article (on Time.com no less) that up to 80% of the ingredients in sunscreen don’t really work or have ingredients that are “worrisome”. For someone who is counting on sunscreen to protect me and keep me healthy, this news is particularly “worrisome”. First the stats,… Read more »

First time in the sun since the cancer diagnosis

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Happy Valentine’s Day to those of you who celebrate. I’m in a weird place this year with the whole holiday. I guess it’s a good thing that we’re going to drive to San Antonio for a birthday party for a little boy who we didn’t think would make it to 3. He’s an adorable little guy who’s been so sick… Read more »

Runners and outdoor exercisers need to remember sunscreen too!

Browsing around looking at recent news stories posted about skin cancer, I found an article from the Sydney Morning Herald that reminded runners that they need to be vigilant about sunscreen usage. My husband is an occasional runner and I know that he dislikes wearing sunscreen on his face when he runs because he claims that it drips into his… Read more »

In my own family…skin cancer isn’t that big of a deal?

My husband’s young cousin is making plans to come visit us for Spring Break. She’s 21 and super excited about getting out of the snow and cold for a little while. Not to brag, but we’re actually pretty fun for some old folks. She told her friends, yeah, they’re old but they’re not OLD. I’m not sure what capital OLD… Read more »

#LoveMe Challenge – Strong SPF

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Something you feel strongly about is the topic for today’s #LoveMe Challenge. I’ll give you one guess what my topic is… I know, I know, someone with skin cancer harping on using sunscreen, I get it. But really, with the scary increase in the numbers of skin cancers being diagnosed rising exponentially, I do feel very strongly about making sure… Read more »