Sunscreen facts
Sunscreen for teens
- Acne-prone teens should use a gel or alcohol based product.
- Sunscreens should not be used to increase sun exposure time.
- Chronic tanning eventually leads to skin cancer, wrinkling, leathery skin and photo aging
- Avoid tanning booths. Sun-bed use is a risk factor in the formation of melanoma.
- Topical creams for artificial tan do not protect from the sun's rays unless they contain sunscreen.