Protection With Sunscreen

When I was in high school there was a huge emphasis on having a tan.   Tans were “cool”.

Unfortunately, my Irish skin didn’t agree: I’d burn and then peel, but I never got much darker than my camel hair coat.

What I didn’t know then was that sunburn, and prolonged ultraviolet ray exposure, was extremely hazardous to my health.

It’s now acknowledged that experiencing just one blistering sunburn in a lifetime more than doubles your risk for developing skin cancer in later life. [20]

Skin cancer is a major public health problem. More than a million new cases are diagnosed every year in the US alone, causing more than 11,000 deaths. [21] All 3 forms of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma) are primarily caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). [22]

Of those 3 forms, 75% of all those deaths are caused by melanoma. This vicious skin cancer has increased by 300% over the last 30 years, and the overall incidence of skin cancers continue to rise by 3-5% every year since 1981, because of the depletion of the ozone layer.

This is why I say: Sunscreen is no longer an option. It's a necessity of daily living.

Shaklee's Shield Sheer Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 is the safest and most effective sunscreen available anywhere.

First, it blocks damage caused by both types of UV radiation (UV-A and UV-B). This prevents damage to the collagen and elastin layers of the skin. That's important because those layers maintain skin firmness, and prevent premature skin sag and wrinkling. [23]

Second, SPF 30 also contains the patented Vital Repair+, a remarkable combination of vitamins A, C, and E, panthenol, grape seed extract, superoxide dismutase, and beta glucan.

In clinical trials Vital Repair+ has been shown to protect against cellular death from UV exposure. [24] Vital Repair+ is also the secret ingredient that made Enfuselle and the YOUTH skin care system such a premiere line.

More on that topic later.

Remember: Sun exposure is also the number one cause of accelerated skin aging. [27]

And be advised: clothing, clouds, and tree shade only blocks about 20% of UV rays, so you can’t really hide from UV damage outdoors without sunscreen. [20]

Shaklee’s SPF 30 sunscreen is a must if you are going to be exposed to the sun for more than 15 minutes at a time, between the hours of 9 and 3. It’s non-greasy, safe for sensitive skin, waterproof, and it won’t clog your pores.

Vital Repair+ also protects against the free radical damage associated with UV exposure. It provides protection AND reduced risk, so that you can enjoy the outdoors.

Please remember to protect yourself with SPF 30.




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