Using the Sun as Your Source of Vitamin D

We are big believers in the importance of vitamin D. It prevents rickets in children, maintains bone density in adults, may inhibit certain cancers like non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and possibly lessens the risk of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis. It is true that sunlight stimulates the production of vitamin D; however, the Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that you get your daily value of vitamin D from non-sun sources like vitamin D-fortified milk, orange juice, salmon and other fatty fishes.

or a multivitamin containing 1000 - 2000 International Units of vitamin D3 daily. Our vitamin D of choice … once-a-week, 10,000 IDU Maximum D3^®.

For more information on the benefits of Vitamin D or on any skin conditions, call me today. Let's Talk about Skin!

Tasha White - Rodan and Fields Executive Consultant

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Are tanning beds safer than lying out in the sun? Don’t they increase vitamin D?

Don’t even consider getting into a tanning bed. True, beds have less UVB, reducing burning. But UVB wavelengths —not UVA—produce vitamin D in the skin. Artificial tanning lights emit UVA rays only, but you can’t escape UVA damage which can increase your chances of melanoma.

Although many believe that a tan is healthy, it is really one of the skin’s main defenses against too much sun. Darkened skin is a shield set up by the skin to help prevent the sun’s rays from causing damage to the underlying tissues. As the ultraviolet rays penetrate the skin, the dermis produces more melanin which is the pigment that deepens skin’s color. The melanin acts as a barrier to the ultraviolet radiation.

For more information on Vitamin D or tanning, contact me today.

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Myth: An SPF 50 is an SPF 50

Not necessarily. An SPF 50 can actually act like an SPF 5 if you do not apply it correctly. Protection is completely dependent on COMPLIANCE. For adequate protection, you will need a teaspoon of sunscreen (the size of a quarter) for your face and an ounce of sunscreen (roughly the size of a shot glass) for your body. Equally important is reapplying every two hours. So, be generous when it comes to sunscreen. Your skin will thank you by looking younger and healthier!

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The Doctor is In ... Tanning Myths Debunked

By Dr. Kathy Fields

I saw Hannah, a teenage patient, last week because she wanted to check in with me before flying to Hawaii next week for spring break. I’d seen Hannah frequently over the last six months while treating her severe acne and we had gotten to know each other quite well. So I immediately noticed a difference in her skin tone when she stepped into my office … her skin was much darker than it was the last time I saw her in January. Before leaving, I talked to her about sun protection for her trip; I wanted to make sure she knew how to protect her skin.

And I’m so glad I brought it up, because Hannah had been visiting the tanning salon and believed that the “base tan” she was building up would protect her from the sun. Although it’s not the first time I’ve heard this myth, it couldn’t be further from the truth. Because while a tan may look much better than a red, peeling burn, both are signs of sun damage and contribute equally to aging your skin.

What’s more, while tanning salons filter out most of the UVB (burning rays), their sun lamps emit significantly greater quantities of UVA (aging rays), which contributes to premature skin aging and increases the incidence of both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers. And if you thought that was bad … a recent study of the top 10 tanning salons in New York City conducted by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found staff bacteria and fecal matter in every tanning bed tested.

Hannah was shocked after hearing this but I’m glad I got my message across. If you just can’t say no to that sun-kissed glow, fake it with self-tanner. Trust me, you won’t regret it!

Skin is a beautiful thing … wear it well.

Write Your Skin a Prescription for Change

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What is the best way to prevent sunburn and sun damage?

Always use sunscreen. Apply it generously 30 minutes before stepping into the sun. Pick a sunscreen that lists zinc oxide, titanium dioxide or avobenzone as “active ingredients” for the best overall UVA and UVB protection.

If you are swimming, playing tennis or hiking, reapply your sunscreen every two hours. You cannot overuse it. Sunscreen does not provide total blockage so we encourage you to wear a broad-brimmed hat and sit in the shade or under an umbrella. Your skin has a memory for every burn and tan. The damage is cumulative and reveals itself as wrinkles, brown spots and sometimes skin cancer.

For your face: Rodan and Fields offers a sunscreen with every one of our regimens. Contact me today to see which one would work best for you. This SPF in powder form can be loaded and locked in the Rodan + Fields Mineral Peptides Brush to add an effective layer of sunscreen anytime throughout the day.

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What is the difference between fine lines and wrinkles and can skincare really help?

Fine lines are typically caused by sun damage and smoking, both of which accelerate the degeneration of collagen and elastin fibers. These lines are superficial in nature and extend only to the upper dermis. The little lines around the mouth that cause lipstick to bleed are the best examples of superficial wrinkles.

A deep line is caused by the degradation of the structural components of the skin, including elastin, collagen and fat. Deep wrinkles extend through the upper dermis into the mid and lower dermis. The loss of fat cells beneath the wrinkle coupled with lax connective tissue above it means wrinkling and sagging eventually go hand in hand. A droopy mouth is a perfect example.

Dermatologists and plastic surgeons replace the volume that has been lost with Restylane® , a volumizing filler that is very effective for lessening the “parentheses” formed by deep nasolabial folds.

For a less evasive and less costly alternative, I recommend the ANTI-AGE Regimen and AMP MD Maximum Delivery System to smooth and soften skin, often as early as the first use. Within two months, your skin will appear firmer, lines and wrinkles will be less noticeable (including crow’s feet and nasolabial folds), pores will appear tighter, and your complexion will appear more luminous and refined.

Here are some real results from our Anti-Age AMP MD system!

For more questions about fine line and wrinkles or to get started on our revolutionary anti-aging system, contact me today!

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Myth Buster: Lasers are the End All-Be All for Anti-Aging

Lasers can be extremely effective at treating aging skin. However, they are also very expensive and come with lots of uncomfortable side effects.

The good news is that most people do not need to go to these extremes to get real results. Today, you can get incredible results with medicated, over-the-counter regimens to address anti-aging and pigmentation issues.

Look for skincare regimens that are clinically proven to address the concerns you have. If used as directed, you can look great at a fraction of the price and without the downtime that comes with most laser therapy.

For more information or if you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime....Let's Talk about Skin!

Tasha White

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