Jane Iredale on Sun Damage

“It’s not safe to rely on sunscreens alone to prevent melanoma, which is now the 10th most common type of cancer in the U.S. Most dermatologists feel that it takes over 20 years for melanoma to develop. Those with this cancer today had to have been exposed to the sun's damage two decades ago before effective sunscreens had been developed. Dr. Ceilley, former president of the American Academy of Dermatology, states, “Sun protection should begin in childhood and continue throughout life. Overwhelming evidence supports the beneficial effect of sunscreen usage, not only in preventing painful sunburn, but also in preventing photoaging and skin cancer, including melanoma.”