The summer sun can take its toll on your skin; but KDKA's Dr. Maria Simbra has some tips to help keep damaging sunburn and wrinkles at bay during the sultry months ahead.
Dr. Maria's Top 5 Tips: On Summer Skin Care:
Moisturize with sunscreen every day. Look for SPF of at least 15, and a sunscreen that blocks both sunburn-causing UVB and wrinkle and cancer-causing UVA rays.
Apply sunscreen generously. An adult should use enough to fill a shot glass. For a small child, use at least a tablespoon.
Reapply sunscreen often...especially if you sweat or get wet. Aim for every two hours.
Inspect your skin for any changes in moles or spots. The most common place for a melanoma (skin cancer) to go unnoticed -- for a man, his back; for a woman, the back of her leg.
A little exfoliation can help you maintain clear skin and a healthy glow. Just don't overdo it.
Dr. Maria Simbra is a board-certified neurologist, specializing in neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease, epilepsy, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Parkinson's Disease and stroke. Watch for more of her "Top 5 Tips on our website!
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