Skin cancer risk assessment
and your guide to enjoying the sun safely this summer
SKIN CANCER RISK ASSESSMENT & EDUCATION
Hop aboard Canada's first Mole Mobile to receive your melanoma & skin cancer risk assessment at select Brunet stores this summer. Also learn about early detection & prevention for the most common cancer diagnosed in Canada.
July 15 – Rimouski - 359, boulevard Jessop, G5L 1M9
July 17 and 18 – Carleton - 523, boulevard Perron, G0C 1J0
July 20 – Chandler - 60, boulevard René-Lévesque Est, G0C 1K0
July 21 – Gaspé - 79, rue Jacques Cartier Gaspé (QC) G4X 1M5
July 26 – La Baie - 180, 6e rue, G7B 4V9
July 28 - Shawinigan - 2722, boulevard Royal, G9N 8M3
July 30 – Nicolet - 1693, boulevard Louis-Fréchette, J3T 1Z6
August 15 - Sorel-Tracy - 369, boulevard Fiset, Sorel-Tracy, J3P 3R3
August 22 - Châteauguay - 237, boulevard Saint-Jean-Baptiste, J6K 3C3
August 23 - Vaudreuil-Dorion - 253, boulevard Harwood, J7V 1Y3
August 26- Quebec city - 2372, boulevard Louis-XIV, G1C 5K1
Dates presented above are subject to change.
SUN SAFETY TIPS
Why do I need sunscreen every day?
- Sunscreen is needed every day – the sun emits UV rays all year round, even on cloudy or cold days, and can penetrate most windows, clouds, fog and haze.
- Sunscreens reduce the amount of ultraviolet radiation absorbed by the skin, which helps to prevent sunburns and decreases the risk of other UV-induced changes in the skin (such as photoaging) and most importantly, skin cancer.
- Sunlight consists of two types of harmful rays that reach the earth – UVA and UVB rays. Overexposure to either can potentially lead to skin cancer, including melanoma. UVB rays are the primary cause of sunburns. UVA rays can penetrate deep into the skin, causing premature aging, wrinkles and dark spots.
How to apply sunscreen?
- Use sunscreens that have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher.
- Choose a sunscreen that is labelled broad spectrum to protect you from both UVA and UVB rays.• Look for sunscreens that are water-resistant.
- Be sure to read the expiration date on the bottle. In general, sunscreen effectiveness can degrade over time, especially if exposed to high temperatures for extended periods.
- Sunscreen should be used every day on exposed skin not covered by protective clothing.
- Apply a generous amount of sunscreen 15 minutes before exposure to give your skin time to absorb the product.
- Health Canada recommends reapplying sunscreen every two hours. Also reapply immediately after swimming, towelling off or sweating.
Neutrogena
Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30, 32 ml
This Tint Face Sunscreen protects skin from UV damage while complementing your natural tone. This medium skin tone tinted sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection is formulated with 100% mineral actives and antioxidant vitamin E. Suitable for sensitive skin, it nourishes and conditions your skin while absorbing quickly to help protect against UV damage. It's also available in light and deep tones!
