Layne Christensen ‘STYLE NOTES TOMORROW IS the start of Sun Awareness Week and the Canadian Dermatology Association is urging every- one to practise safe sun. The focus for this year’s cam- paign is the need for sun protection during outdoor sport and recreation. Statistics show that British Columbians on average are active in sport — more active than in any other province. ' When we consider that most sporting activities take place out- doors in the summer — windsurf- ing, sailing, golfing, swimming, mountain biking, in-line skating — it goes without saying that sun exposure is ata premium. |, It’s simple: the more sun you get, the more susceptible you are to the detrimental effects of sun expo- sure, such as sunburn, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, sun spots and premature aging. . . Then there is the added danger of skin cancer. Statistics compiled jointly by Sport Canada and StatsCan reveal Dermatologists offer hore News women golfers who were diagnosed with skin cancer, the average age for developing the disease was the mid-20s. The study compared these facts to the results of a survey of a group of amateur golfers who had skin cancer. The average in this group was the early 50s. Researchers concluded that the growth of skin tumors had been accelerated in the first group due to their prolonged exposure to the sun at peak periods, namely those hours between PH) asm. and 4 p.m. when the sun was at its strongest. All of the cancerous lesions had appeared on areas exposed to the sun: the nose, lips and arms. The results of another study, this one conducted in Australia, show that the parts of the body most sus- ceptible to sun damage vary from sport to sport. With tennis and sailing, sun exposure is concentrated on the shoulder, back, hand, calf, thigh, chest and check. Cycling makes the back of the calf and the front of the thigh particularly vulnerable. Swimming in an outdoor pool or the Gcean exposes all areas of the body te high levels of UY rays. So what can we do to protect ourselves? Wear protective clothing and use a full-spectrum sunscreen, advises the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA). Be careful to buy only those sun care products that have been classi- fied by the Health Protection Branch of Health Canada. Only those products that have passed regulations are allowed to bear the letters “SPF” on the label and are given a Drug Identification Number (DIN). Many products to choose from tips to protect skin IN RECOGNITION of Sun _ Awareness Week, June 6-12, the Canadian Dermatology Association _Offers the following tips to mini- _ mize exposure to the sun’s harmful “rays: @ Schedule outdoor sport and recre- ~-ational activities before 11 a.m. or after 4 p.m. when the sun’s ultravio- Jet (UV) rays are only about half as strong as they are at midday. ® Wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and a wide-brimmed (7.5 cm) or legionnaire-style hat. © Apply a broad-spectrum sun- screen — one that protects against UVA and UVB rays — with an SPF of 15 or higher to all exposed areas. @ Don’t be fooled by clouds. Up to 80%, of the sun’s rays can get through light clouds, haze or fog. @ Watcn out for reflected light. UV rays can bounce back.at you from snow, sand and cement. While the amount of reflection off water is variable, a substantial proportion of UV. rays can penetrate water. During watersport activitics be aware that a cooling breeze may mask the effects of the sun on your skin. . if you are a spectator at a sport- ing event, take along your own shade in the form of a large umbrel- ja if you know there is no natural shade or overhead awning provided. FREE PUBLIC 8! Preventing & Reversing Arterial Disease as related to: *. poor circulation angina heart attacks Normal Artery e oe ® strokes © diabetic ulcers Blocked Artery Tuesday, Junie 7th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. DELBROOK CENTRE 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver CHELATION ... A SAFE NON-SURGICAL THERAPY Guest Speaker: Donald Stewart, M.D. Sponsored by the EDTA Chelation Association of B.C. om me De ee ardor NEWS photo Noll Lucente - IF SOAKING in the sun is still your passion, be well-protected to keep skin cancer at bay. Clinique offers a wide range of products to assist in safe.sunning. Lotions in its Full-Service Sun Block line have SPFs of 10, 20 and 30. They’re waterproof and suitable for both dry and oily skin on the face and body. Oil-Free Sun Block (SPF 25) is specially formulated for naturally oily skins while City Block (SPF 13) is suggested as a daily face pro- tector, to be worn alone or beneath foundation or powder, Clinique recommends exfoliat- ing skin before applying sunscreen. This ensures smoother application and better adherence of the product. Give extra-special attention to easy-to-burn areas like car tips, eyelids, lips and hair. Lip Block (SPF 15) and Eye-Zone Sun Block (SPF 25) take care of these areas. Approved sunscreens, cosmetics and moisturizers with SPFs bear the CDA’s logo on labels and packag- ing. Keri’s new Daily UVB/A Protection Moisturizer is one such product. Alcohol-, fragrance- and PABA-free, it has an SPF of 15. Oil of Olay also offers a moisturizer with an SPF of 15. Most cosmetic and skin care companies, in recognition of the need for sun protection, do in fact offer products that contain sun- screen, so shop around and don’t Experience the breakthrough walking program from Reebok - a three level approach that turns your walk into a workout. June 9th, 1994 | . Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. (10 weeks duration) Fee: $50.00 Indes 2 100% como Bodh T Sst ced dtodd Reebok Bode mal oc parka ofthe program This mud induces formalin about fe bred of wing war op tsfriques nd dal of ol 3 fers of bod Name: Address Fee $50.00 forget to look for proper classifica- tion or endorsement. ; To wrap up Sun Awareness Week, the CDA and the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) join forces to , present a safe-sun event at Kits pool in Vancouver next Saturday, . June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dermaiologists will be on hand for free skin cancer screenings, optometrists will provide UV test- ‘ing for sunglasses and volunteers .. from the CCS will distribute skin cancer prevention materials. Slip on a long-sleeved top, slap on a hat and admission to the pool is free. Oh, and don’t forget your... sunscreen! 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