Each year, there are more new cases of skin cancer 1 than the combined incidence of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers.2 This means 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime3 with 90% resulting from over exposure to the sun.
To help combat these alarming statistics, Osmosis Pür Medical Skincare’s main cause is education during Skin Cancer Awareness Month (May 2016). To counterpart their internal training and outreach to current customers, estheticians and spas worldwide, Osmosis has another main goal in mind: reaching today’s youth. Why? Shockingly, sun damage is cumulative with 23% of lifetime exposure occurring by age 18.
During May, Osmosis is helping the students at the Shelly True Dance Academy comprised of girls ages 3-18 from all over the Denver metro area. Each girl will be provided with sunscreen products like Shade Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer, Protect Ultra Sheer SPF 30, Harmonized Water UV Neutralizer and an array of other sun shielding items like hats and umbrellas.
“Osmosis’ main focus is creating and maintaining healthy skin,” explains Dr. Ben Johnson, MD, founder of Osmosis Pür Medical Skincare. “This includes efforts to prevent skin cancer both through DNA repair and sun protection. It is important to start safe sun practices at an early age so we are delighted to be able to help where we can. Many times, the dance troops perform on outdoor stages; we thought this would be a great opportunity to help locally and educate each young girl about the importance of sunscreen.”
Osmosis further supports cancer, cancer treatment and side effects through their Oncology Friendly™ Products, offering a different kind of “treatment” through the healing power of touch and safe yet effective techniques. For more information, visit http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Oncology.aspx
To learn more about sun protection options from Osmosis, please visit http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Moisturizers.aspx
Sources:
1. Rogers HW, Weinstock MA, Feldman SR, Coldiron BM. Incidence estimate of nonmelanoma skin cancer (keratinocyte carcinomas) in the US population, 2012. JAMA Dermatol 2015; 151(10):1081-1086.
2. Cancer Facts and Figures 2016. American Cancer Society.http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/content/@research/documents/document/acspc-047079.pdf. Accessed March 17, 2016.
3.Robinson, JK. Sun exposure, sun protection, and vitamin D. JAMA 2005; 294:1541-43.
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