{"id":118425,"date":"2025-03-07T19:28:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T19:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/alabama\/sun-responsibly-carol-remarks\/"},"modified":"2025-03-07T19:28:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T19:28:08","slug":"sun-responsibly-carol-remarks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=118425","title":{"rendered":"Sun Responsibly \u2014 Carol ReMarks"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Spring and summer are right around the corner, which means it\u2019s time for the annual reminder to protect your skin. This year, major retailers, drugstores, dermatologists, and The Skin Cancer Foundation are joining forces for an unbranded campaign called Sun Responsibly<\/strong>\u2014a push to get people to take sun protection seriously.<\/p>\n

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CVS and Walgreens \u2014 longtime rivals on street corners across America \u2014 are putting competition aside to promote sun care safety, joining forces with other major retailers for a common cause.<\/em><\/p>\n

The nation\u2019s biggest drugstore chains are joining Ulta Beauty, Meijer, Hy-Vee, several dermatologists and The Skin Cancer Foundation to support an unbranded campaign called Sun Responsibly. The concept emerged from L\u2019Or\u00e9al\u2019s Dermatology and Retail Alliance event when retailers called for a unified approach to amplify the need for greater sun safety<\/em>. \u2013 WWD<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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A couple of personal notes here:<\/p>\n

I grew up in the era of baby oil, iodine, and baking in the sun for hours without a second thought. We didn\u2019t know then what we know now, and honestly, I\u2019m damned lucky that\u2014so far\u2014my skin hasn\u2019t paid the price.<\/p>\n

My husband, The Gent<\/em>, wasn\u2019t as fortunate. Growing up on the coast and working a career that kept him outside for years, he\u2019s had to have spots of skin cancer removed from his face and now gets checked annually.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t ignore that \u201csmall\u201d spot! Even tiny basal cell carcinomas can grow deeper and cause bigger problems over time. That\u2019s why doctors often recommend surgery.
Get your skin checked regularly. Learn more: https:\/\/t.co\/pWxpR8oiWx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3UECm1Bjpc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Skin Cancer Foundation \ud83d\udc52 (@SkinCancerOrg) March 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

These days, I do think people take sun protection more seriously, but even the best of us need reminders. So consider this yours.<\/p>\n

The goal of the Sun Responsibly<\/strong> campaign is to encourage more brands\u2014beyond CeraVe and La Roche-Posay\u2014to get on board. By leveraging social media and maintaining a strong presence in doctors\u2019 offices, the campaign aims to build momentum and attract other major players to the cause.<\/p>\n

I could probably step up my sunscreen game too. I use CeraVe moisturizing cream, but I just realized the one I\u2019ve been using doesn\u2019t have SPF. Luckily, CeraVe makes moisturizers<\/a> with built-in sunscreen, so I\u2019ll be fixing that. In fact, I\u2019ll be making a stop at Walgreens today to pick one up.<\/p>\n

So here are a few key points to keep in mind\u2026<\/p>\n

Sunscreen. It\u2019s not optional. It\u2019s not a \u201cmaybe if I remember\u201d thing. It\u2019s the one thing standing between you and looking like a sun-dried tomato by the time you hit 40.<\/p>\n

Yet, somehow, people still act like slathering on SPF is a personal attack on their freedom. \u201cOh, I don\u2019t burn.\u201d Cool, neither does a car seat, but give it enough sun and it still cracks and fades into oblivion.<\/p>\n

Skin Cancer Is Not a Vibe<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s get the serious part out of the way: Skin cancer is real, and it\u2019s common. Basal cell carcinoma? Squamous cell carcinoma? Melanoma? These aren\u2019t just scary medical words\u2014these are real consequences of too much sun exposure. And before you think, Well, that won\u2019t happen to me,<\/em> just know that people say that about everything right before it happens to them.<\/p>\n

Aging? Faster Than You Think<\/h3>\n

You know those people who look way older than they actually are? Sun damage. Premature wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots\u2014congratulations, you\u2019ve just signed up for the fast track to looking 15 years older than you actually are. And no, your \u201chydrating\u201d foundation isn\u2019t going to save you.<\/p>\n

The \u201cI Hate Sunscreen\u201d Excuses Are Weak<\/h3>\n
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  • \u201cIt feels greasy.\u201d<\/strong> Then find a good one. There are matte, lightweight, and even gel formulas now.<\/li>\n
  • \u201cIt makes me break out.\u201d<\/strong> So does not washing your face, but you still find time for that, right?<\/li>\n
  • \u201cI want a tan.\u201d<\/strong> Then use self-tanner like the rest of civilized society.<\/li>\n
  • \u201cI don\u2019t need it if I\u2019m inside.\u201d<\/strong> Unless you live in a windowless bunker, yes, you do. UV rays come through glass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Bare Minimum SPF Rules<\/h3>\n
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    • SPF 30 or higher, every single day. Yes, even when it\u2019s cloudy. Yes, even in winter.<\/li>\n
    • Reapply every two hours if you\u2019re outside.<\/li>\n
    • Don\u2019t forget your ears, neck, and hands unless you want them to age separately from your face.<\/li>\n
    • If you think your makeup\u2019s SPF is enough, it\u2019s not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      If you think your foundation\u2019s SPF is enough to protect you from the sun, hate to break it to you\u2014but it\u2019s not. That said, using a foundation with built-in sunscreen isn\u2019t a bad idea, especially for extra coverage on top of your regular SPF. If you want makeup that does more than just sit there looking pretty, here are some foundations with sun protection that actually deliver.<\/p>\n