SALT LAKE CITY – We all know it’s important to wear sunscreen before stepping outside in the sun, but how many of us do it consistently?
In the latest Let’s Get Moving with Maria podcast episode, Maria Shilaos spoke with Dr. Dekker Deacon with the Huntsman Cancer Institute to learn all about sunscreen, from what we should look for in a sunscreen product to how we can monitor for skin damage.
One reason why many people don’t seem to wear sunscreen regularly is because they don’t have it accessible.
“If you have it around, you’re more likely to put it on, so keep it in places accessible like your car, your bag, or by your front door,” Dr. Deacon said.
The sun produces ultraviolet radiation, and it’s primarily UVB and UVA radiation that can cause damage to our skin. The types of skin damage include wrinkles, fine lines, and photoaging.
“What I’m most concerned about is the development of melanomaand other types of …