Do You Love The Skin You're In?

Nancy Klein is owner and managing Aesthetician at That’SKINcredible.

Since 1996, Nancy and her staff have been offering a variety of methods for looking and feeling your best, including various skin and massage therapies. Whether it’s a treatment for a problem or simply a matter of much needed time spent relaxing and being pampered, That’SKINcredible offers many options in aesthetic care and massage for both women and men provided by experienced professionals in a warm and inviting environment.

Although we have had a slow start to our summer here in Elyria, temperatures are rising and people are spending more time outdoors. Nancy was kind enough to share with us information about sunscreens and the damage that the sun can do to our skin.

Consider that melanoma is the premier killer of women ages 21 to 34. That alone should be enough to make anyone sit up and pay attention to the importance of sunscreen. With every sunburn we get, the risk of melanoma increases. Blocking the damaging rays of the sun should be the first consideration for all summer activities and all ages of people.

Sunscreen should be chosen with care. SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is a measurement of UVB rays blocked. UVB is what causes both suntan and sunburn, acting directly on skin cells to produce melanin, a process that eventually causes accelerated aging and DNA damage that can lead to skin cancer. UVA, on the other hand, has indirect affects that eventually cause the same skin damage as UVB, but without the sunburn. Because it is a penetrating ray without a direct affect on the melanin, it is not measured by SPF and your sunscreen may or may not contain the ingredients required to protect your skin from UVA.

Nancy recommends a “broad spectrum protector” to be the most safe, along with reading ingredients and looking specifically for items that will protect against UVA.

She also addressed the dangers of tanning beds, devices that concentrate UV rays for quick or sunless tanning purposes. If you thought that these devices are a safe alternative to direct sun exposure, you have misunderstood the true nature of a tanning bed. These devices, even ones with claims of safety, may be as dangerous as the sun itself. The levels of UVA and UVB may be such that sunburn is avoided but the skin and DNA damage may be equally or more traumatic.

Nancy is dedicated to healthy skin and has products, including broad spectrum sun blocks, that are available for purchase.

A good customer for Nancy would include:
o Anyone living with the results of sun-damaged skin;
o An individual with skin sensitivity issues who may not be able to use standard store-offered products for skin care and protection;
o Individuals who have special events upcoming for which they want to look and feel their very best (like a bride-to-be and her wedding party, a recent graduate with important upcoming job interviews, or someone who is preparing for a special vacation);
o Someone with a special skin problem who needs special treatment and maybe a boost in their self esteem and image.

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Special Guests

Laura Spade, Technical Writer

Atty. Maureen Gechter, Medina IRN

Al Zanni, ACN, North Olmsted IRN

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