May is Melanoma Awareness Month

May is Melanoma "Skin Cancer Awareness Month" at Medical Spas and Winter Park Laser is celebrating this! Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that begins in melanocyte skin cells, the cells that produce melanin. Melanin give skin color, and melanocytes turn into tans. When these cells are exposed to an excess of UV sunlight rays they an grow abnormally and possibly become cancerous. Here are tips for keeping your skin healthy during these summer months: Wear a large hat, and swimsuit-cover-ups, apply a good sunscreen that is Full Broad Spectrum and a minimum SPF of 15, it is important to reapply. Wear an everyday moisturizer with an SPF 15, avoid tanning begs, limin your sun exposure between the hours of 10am-4pm. If you already have sun damage, it can be reduced with IPL or Photo-Dynamic Thereapy Treatments. Call (407) 601-1185 or go to www.winterparklaser.com for more information.

Sunscreen Necessary while Driving!

It is necessary to wear a great sunscreen everyday-especially while driving! Take a look in the mirror at the left side of your face-it normally has more sun spots and damage because it faces the driver side window! It is important to wear a great mineral UVA/UVB oil-free sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30. Winter Park Laser recommends Glytone SPF 40. It is paraben free, oil free and gives great protection! Winter Park Laser is located at 1215 W. Fairbanks Ave. Orlando FL. Go to www.winterparklaser.com