Best Way to Get Daily Vitamin D Requirement

Common Questions Mary Radford, RN | April 15, 2011 at 5:43 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-la

Although I avoid the sun, I eat a well-balanced diet of mostly organic food. Does this meet my requirement of vitamin D?

Unfortunately it is not so easy to get your daily requirement from food. Vitamin D occurs naturally only in oily fish, liver, milk and egg yolks. To get the same vitamin D levels provided by the sun you’d need to drink 100 glasses of milk, eat more than four pounds of sardines, or 500 egg yolks a day, according to Michael E. Holick, MD, PhD, a vitamin researcher at Boston University.

Although our bodies synthesize UV rays to create vitamin D, we also realize that even incidental sun exposure damages and ages skin. As a sun-safe alternative, Rodan + Fields offers ESSENTIALS Maximum D3. This weekly dose of 10,000 IU of vitamin D is personally used and recommended by Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields. Vitamin D3 is clinically proven to last approximately 3-10 times longer than vitamin D2. You’ll receive the equivalent of a day at the beach minus the damaging UV rays.

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.

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Myth Busters: SPF 50 is SPF 50 ...

Myth Busters Derm RF | April 12, 2011 at 5:15 pm | Categories: Myth Busters, Tips, Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-l3

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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Is SPF 15 enough?

Common Questions Mary Radford, RN | April 8, 2011 at 4:13 pm | Categories: Common Questions, Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-kK

 

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, use the sunscreen that is part of your Rodan + Fields Regimen. ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides SPF 20 can be used as SPF on-the-go. This SPF in powder form can be loaded and locked in the Rodan + Fields ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides Brush to add an effective layer of sunscreen anytime throughout the day.

Is SPF 15 enough to protect against a burn?

Did you know that SPF 15 blocks 93% of UVB rays; SPF 30 blocks 97% of UVB rays; and SPF 50 blocks 99% of UVB rays? They all can be effective. However, your answer lies in how much you apply and how often. The reality is that an SPF 15 isn’t really a 15 if you only apply a thin layer. Therefore, we urge you to layer your sunscreen. Apply your sunscreen 30 minutes before exposing yourself to the sun. Let it dry down for at least 15 minutes and then reapply another coat just before your tennis match, mountain hike or other outdoor activity. Reapply every two hours to give adequate coverage and every hour if swimming or sweating. That way, you’ll have a fighting chance of achieving the full SPF rating and maximizing the potential UVA protection of your product.

As an FYI, a product’s SPF is measured in a laboratory setting. Subjects put on a certain amount of sunscreen per centimeter of skin and are then exposed to a solar simulator (a lamp that creates UV radiation similar to sunlight). It is important to note that the amount of sunscreen applied for this test is quite heavy, far more than most people ever use at the beach.

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The Doctor is In ... Tanning Myths Debunked

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 …

The Doctor is In ... Tanning Myths Debunked Derm RF | April 11, 2011 at 5:30 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-kS

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.

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Our new sunscreen lightens your workload

Ingredients of the Month Derm RF | April 7, 2011 at 5:22 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-kE

SHIELD^rf

No one likes applying sunscreen, but we do it anyway.  We know that the effort is worth it in the long run. The trick is minimizing your effort and maximizing your benefit.  That’s where our new platform sunscreen technology SHIELD^rf comes in. SHIELD^rf combines the sunscreen avobenzone (a key blocker of aging UVA rays and one of our favorite sunscreens) with colorless carotenoids (free radical fighting antioxidants and anti-inflammatories) to prolong UVA protection and decelerate photoaging.  This exclusive technology allows us to achieve aesthetically appealing formulations with higher SPFs, so there’s no excuse not to include sunscreen application in your daily routine.

Find our exclusive SHIELD^rf sunscreen technology in Rodan + Fields aesthetically elegant new REVERSE Environmental Shield SPF 55 and ANTI-AGE Triple Defense Treatment SPF 30.

Titanium Dioxide

Talk about a skincare ingredient that wears many hats, and you’ve got titanium dioxide. It is a naturally-found mineral that is an effective UVA/UVB sunscreen, a thickener (or emulsifier) and a pigment in color cosmetics. It also has no risk for irritation, making it perfect for those with sensitive skin.

Find titanium dioxide doing double-duty in Rodan + Fields ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides SPF 20, where it acts as a pigment and provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection. For a limited time, try ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides SPF 20 and Brush for free as part of the Spring Break Special.

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Habits that Haunt

Habits that Haunt Derm RF | April 5, 2011 at 4:25 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-kz

Applying Sunscreen in the Sun

To get the most out of your sunscreen, you need to apply it before you head out the door. It takes time for sunscreen to absorb. We recommend applying sunscreen 20 minutes before sun exposure. Same rule applies when it’s time to reapply sunscreen. Find a shaded place, lather up and enjoy a snack while your sunscreen absorbs for maximum protection.

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Sun Damage Continues to Accumulate ...

Letter from the Editor Derm RF | April 4, 2011 at 5:08 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-kr

Every Day Is Sun-Day

One fallacy about sun exposure is that what you see is what you get. Unfortunately, sun protection is not that easy, and it’s the stealth damage, in addition to the visible burns and tans, that leads to greater photoaging and cancer in the long run.

While most people know that skipping sunscreen when lounging at the pool is a bad idea, few realize that incidental sun exposure can actually be more damaging. Whether sitting in a sunny office, commuting on the freeway, or walking the dog, if we neglect to protect ourselves from daily sun damage, our skin will pay the price. And since 80% of the sun’s rays penetrate clouds, you aren’t safe on gloomy days either.

The best way to fight back against invisible and incidental sun exposure is to incorporate sun protection into your regular routine. Here are the top things you should be doing daily to protect your skin ‘round the clock:

1.      Look for double duty products. Who says your anti-aging skincare can’t address lines and wrinkles while also providing sun protection? Rodan + Fields® ANTI-AGE Triple Defense Treatment SPF 30 is a clinically proven treatment to address wrinkles, pores and loss of firmness that also offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. It’s a double duty product that helps you address those crow’s feet you hate while also preventing future wrinkles from forming.

2.      Load and Lock. Unfortunately, your morning sunscreen application won’t last you all day, no matter how high the SPF. Reapply sun protection throughout the day with Rodan + Fields ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides SPF 20. Simply load your Mineral Peptides Brush with the Mineral Peptides SPF 20 every morning, close and lock the brush and toss in your purse for an easy, mess-free way to reapply protection later in the day.

3.      Stay Aware: Just 20 minutes of incidental sun exposure a day adds up. Do the math and you’ll see that this is equivalent to two straight weeks (that’s 14 eight-hour days) of potentially unprotected exposure over the course of a year. See proof of this by sporting a new Rodan + Fields UV Sensitive Silicone Wristband. These handy clear wristbands, available exclusively to Rodan + Fields Preferred Customers and Consultants for a limited time only, turn purple every time you are exposed to the sun so you can see just how often you’re exposed.

If you haven’t done these in the past, start now. While dermatologists once believed that 80% of a person’s lifetime sun damage occurred by age 18, we now know that only 20% of lifetime sun damage occurs by age 23, with 10% accumulating per decade thereafter. And while you’re incorporating sun protection into your daily routine, tune in to Derm RF for additional tips, insights from the Doctors and a chance to win our Spring Break special.

Sincerely,

Your Derm RF Team

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