Have You Gotten Your Annual Mole and Skin Check?

Despite much awareness about skin cancer and sun safety, many people often overlook the importance of getting an annual skin check at a doctor’s office to ensure that no mole or suspicious growth goes unnoticed.

On a recent trip to Dublin, Ireland, I passed by a mole screening clinic and thought to myself that it was a genius idea. In the States, dermatologists and doctors who you would typically see to get your annual mole check have an array of different specialties, but having a clinic where their specialty is JUST skin cancer screenings makes a lot more sense to me. Plus, by having clinics specifically named “Mole Screening Clinic” increases awareness about preventing melanoma. Irish people are often fair-skinned redheads, making them more susceptible to skin cancer, which is I’m sure why these clinics are more common. I’m sure in Australia there must be places like these as well. I wish there were places like this in the U.S., as these places can truly save lives… Read more

What’s the Worst Athletic Sport for Your Skin?

Skin Care Tip of the Day: In my 20 plus years of working with clients in my skin care spas (and many include professional athletes), I find that the worst athletic sport for your skin is marathon running. Why? The combination of direct sun exposure, the free radicals created both from the UV rays and the constant physical wear and tear on the body along with the tiny tears in the skin from the impact can all cause premature aging for the skin.

What can a runner do to keep their skin from showing the signs of aging prematurely?  Read more