After a long Canadian winter, most of us look forward to summer and spending more time outdoors. Naturally, this means more exposure to the sun’s rays and their potentially harmful effects. A few proven methods of sun protection can help alleviate our well-founded concerns about UV exposure. And while it is recommended that sunscreen should be worn year-round, summer is a great time to get into the habit of making sunscreen part of your daily routine.
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The dark side of sun exposure

Known as the "dark skin cancer" and the most dangerous form of skin cancer by many Canadians, melanoma is something David Zloty deals with on a far too frequent basis.

My Skin MagazineRandallAnthony CommunicationsSeptember 2, 2014My Skin Magazine - Summer 2014

The rays you don’t want to catch

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Or is it?

The scoop on sunscreen filters

All the discussion about SPF numbers, UVA versus UVB rays, and chemical versus mineral sunscreens can make sun protection seem confusing. It’s not. And learning about how sunscreens work can help us make smart decisions when it comes to sun safety.

A healthy tan? Think again

A healthy tan? There’s no such thing, says Jennifer Beecker, an Ottawa Hospital dermatologist who regularly witnesses and helps treat the results of sun damage.

Final word

"I have been a sun lover since the age of 13, when my mother could no longer keep me slathered in sunscreen, cover-ups and hats. Once high school started, I spent almost every day in the summer basking in the sun with no sunscreen. I can’t count the number of times I went home after hours in the sun burnt to a crisp, looking like a tomato."

Sunscreens recognized by the Canadian Dermatology Association

The following sunscreens are recognized by the Canadian Dermatology Association

Hydratez toute l’année!

Pendant l’hiver, nous utilisons de la crème hydratante contre la peau sèche et gercée; mais quand vient l’air humide de l’été, en avons-nous vraiment besoin?

Skin Health Program/Le Programme de santé de la peau

The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) Skin Health Program helps consumers identify skin care products that are fragrance-free or unscented, have a low potential for irritation and don’t contain the most common contact allergens.

Tips for healthy lips

Although we tend to associate cold sores with the winter season of colds and flus, they actually crop up more often during the summer months.

Âge et soleil, les deux facteurs de vieillissement de la peau

Le photovieillissement est un vieillissement prématuré de la peau causé par une exposition répétée aux rayons ultraviolets (UV) du soleil ou à des sources artificielles d’UV.

Careful with that lime

Photosensitizing compounds in citrus juice, fruits and plants can result in temporary hyperpigmentation and painful blisters

Understanding ultraviolet radiation

Ultraviolet light is essential to life on earth – but it can also kill.

Skin cancer: Know your risk

It’s only skin deep, but melanoma is a potentially deadly spot caused by exposure to ultraviolet light from either the sun or artificial light sources.

Chimique ou physique : Quel écran solaire est le bon pour moi?

Lorsqu’il s’agit de comprendre les écrans solaires, il peut être difficile de savoir ce que vous regardez. Il y en a essentiellement de deux grandes catégories les écrans : chimiques et physiques.

Sunscreen: what you need to know

Summer has finally arrived, so it’s definitely time for hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Protect your hide when you run, jump or ride

When winter is over, Canadian Ski Patrol (CSP) volunteers may hang up their skis, but they continue to offer their first aid skills to outdoor enthusiasts and athletes.

Welcome/Bienvenue!

Welcome to our second summer edition of My Skin, a publication of the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) to keep you up to date on sun safety.

Excessive photo aging

It takes more than great genes to keep your skin looking good as you get older.

Skin health program/ Le Programme de santé pour la peau

A new program, launched by the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA), helps customers identify skin care products that are fragrance free, have a low potential for irritation and don’t contain the most common contact allergens.

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