UVA, UVB & Skin Cancer ...

Common Questions Mary Radford, RN | April 29, 2011 at 5:21 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-m5

Can you explain the difference between UVA and UVB rays and how they affect the skin?

Sunlight contains ultraviolet rays that heat up your skin, cooking the collagen and elastin. UVB rays (think B is for burning) are short in length and heat the skin’s surface, resulting in redness and burning. Contrary to popular belief, sunburns alone aren’t the only cause of skin damage; they’re an immediate indication that you’re hurting yourself, and a warning to get out of the sun. UVA rays (think A for aging) are long and penetrate deep into the skin, damaging cells and producing wrinkles, uneven skin tone, dryness and other signs of aging.

Periodically I have small cancer lesions removed. Can Rodan + Fields REVERSE Regimen reverse my cancer risk?

Skin cancer is very slow to develop. The sunburn you received this week may take 20 years or more to become skin cancer. With regular use, the REVERSE Regimen reveals a smoother, brighter, even-toned complexion; however, there is no evidence that it reduces cancer lesions.  Make an appointment with your doctor if you notice any changes to your skin that worry you. Not all skin changes are caused by skin cancer. Your doctor will investigate your skin changes to determine a cause, diagnosis and treatment.

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SPF Labeling not always clear ...

Myth Busters Derm RF | April 26, 2011 at 4:43 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-lW

Myth: All Sunscreens Are Created Equal

In the U.S., the labeling of sunscreens, regulated by the FDA, is measured according to the SPF (sun protection factor) grading system. The SPF number refers to the product’s ability to block out UVB (burning) radiation but does not pertain to the product’s ability to block dangerous UVA (aging) light. UVA rays destroy our collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles and sagging, stimulate pigment-producing melanocytes to release brown melanin, resulting in “liver spots” on the face, hands and chest, and can mutate your DNA, eventually leading to skin cancer.  So, it is important that when you are looking for a sunscreen you look for one with broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. We encourage you to check the active ingredients label on the back of the box or tube to be certain you are getting adequate protection. Look for these active ingredients in your broad spectrum sunscreen:

To protect against UVA rays:
Avobenzone (aka Parsol^® 1789): chemical block
Mexoryl®: chemical block
Zinc Oxide: physical block

To protect against UVB rays:
Cinnamate: chemical block
Ensulizole: chemical block
Octinoxate: chemical block
Padimate A: chemical block
Padimate O: chemical block

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VOGUE is talking about it ... page 188 May issue!!

Employee Favorite Derm RF | April 25, 2011 at 5:22 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-lN

By Elana Schuldt, Marketing Manager at Rodan + Fields Dermatologists

As anyone who’s met me knows (or can see with my picture), when it comes to sun protection, I take my mom’s advice to heart! Literally, I’m so pale that when Twilight came out I had a hard time telling the vampires apart from the humans … their pale skin didn’t look so different from what I see in the mirror every morning.

But all joking aside, I take pride in protecting my skin, knowing that this simple step every morning will help me age as naturally and gracefully as possible. And that’s why I was beyond excited for this month’s launch of the REVERSE Environmental Shield SPF 55. Never before had I found a SPF formulation over 30 that felt so great on my skin … it’s lightweight, smells fantastic and has all the right ingredients to protect against those UVA and UVB rays that I fear so much. And on top of that, it brightens my skin—what more could you want from one product?

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Help Wanted!

Looking for a new business partner in April….Who do you know that would like to work part-time or full-time from home?  We have flexible hours, are partnering with the doctors that created Proactiv Solution, have a thorough training program & are in the top 2% of the company.  Message me at jenny@jennyaiken.com for more information.  I give great referral rewards!!

       

     Jenny Aiken

      615.243.8911

      Level V Executive Consultant

   

My Story

I'm a marketing professional and currently a stay-at-home mom. After being home full-time with my children for two years, the economy experienced a sustained downturn and it became clear that the only way to make sure our money outlasted our month was for me to once again financially contribute to our household. At the same time, I wanted to preserve the ability to mold my schedule around my kids & our busy life. Fortunately, I was introduced to Rodan + Fields Dermatologists. Drs. Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields, creators of Proactiv®, offer the next billion-dollar independent business opportunity. In just under two years, I have built a great residual income through a strong, nationwide team of consultants and customers who believe in this business & our products. I’m doing all of this from home, sometimes in my PJ’s!  Rodan + Fields Dermatologists is changing my family's life and it can do the same for you! I'm currently looking for dynamic, self-motivated individuals to join me as we expand across the nation. For more information, give me a call at 615.243.8911.

Check out my journey in REVERSE … Turning Back Time

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Best Advice for Sunscreens ...

Common Questions Mary Radford, RN | April 22, 2011 at 4:12 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-lH

What is the correct information and advice on sunscreens?

Sunscreens are just that. They do not block the sun but simply screen the UV rays.

· Be certain the sunscreen you apply offers UVA and UVB protection.

· For best results, apply the sunscreen as part of your morning routine.

· For outdoor activity, apply the sunscreen every 30 minutes before leaving the house and reapply immediately before going out.

· Sunscreens are not waterproof. It will come off in the water or with perspiration so when swimming or perspiring, apply sunscreen every hour.

· To prevent telltale aging, use sunscreen on the neck, hands and ears. Men who are balding should use sunscreen on their heads.

· Since SPF testing is performed in the laboratory under ideal conditions, many things such as amount applied, humidity and perspiration affect true SPF. Consider SPF only as a guideline. More is better when it comes to application.

· Use one teaspoon for the face and one ounce of sunscreen for the body but regardless of the amount of sunscreen applied, try to avoid sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

· Sunscreens don’t add up; two layers of SPF 15 equal a more effective layer of SPF 15, not an SPF 30.

I am never outside so I don’t wear sunscreen—it just feels so thick. So can I skip it?

Few realize that hours of incidental sun exposure, whether from sitting in a sunny office, commuting on the freeway, or walking the dog, can be more damaging if we neglect to protect ourselves from it on a daily basis. And since 80% of the sun’s rays penetrate clouds, you aren’t safe on gloomy days either. Every day is sun-day according to your skin. Just 20 minutes of sun exposure a day adds up to two straight weeks (that’s 14 eight-hour days) of exposure over the course of a year. You wouldn’t spend two weeks baking in the sun without sunscreen, would you? This proves how important daily sun protection really is. Check this out … notice the difference in the skin on your inner arm versus your outer arm. As you can see in the toasted outer arm, incidental sun exposure adds up.

Apply a sunscreen as part of your daily morning routine and carry ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides SPF 20 in your bag for on-the-go reapplication. 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.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers and a Chance to Win ...

/	April Promotion Derm RF | April 21, 2011 at 4:55 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-lu

A Chance to Win...

As the saying goes, “April Showers Bring May Flowers,” and this month has been no exception. But that must be why they invented spring break … so we could all have the chance for a little escape. How do you plan to escape this month? Comment on this post in the next 24 hours with your spring break plans for a chance to win our Spring Break Special, complete with the REVERSE regimen, ANTI-AGE Night Renewing Serum and ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides SPF 20 with Brush so you can get your skin to look great and act younger this spring.

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We are big believers in the importance of vitamin D

Habits that haunt Derm RF | April 19, 2011 at 4:23 pm | Categories: Habits that Haunt | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-lm

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^®.

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