I’m sure we’re all happy that the sunny days are finally here, but with those sunny days comes the danger of Melanoma. One of the fastest growing cancers world wide, Melanoma is the least common but the most deadly form of skin cancer since it can spread in the body.
When stepping out this June, make sure you protect your skin by using a product containing SPF. I ALWAYS use a face cream with SPF all year round and I make sure to protect the rest of my skin by wearing sunscreen or covering up with a lightweight sweater. I love the feel of the sun but I don’t want to expose my skin to any sun damage and I especially want to protect myself against Melanoma.
For the month of June, Cover FX will support skin cancer research foundations in Canada, US and UK by donating proceeds from the sale of BritePrep FX (SPF 50) and SkinTint FX (SPF 30) and $0.25 for every new Facebook fan gained during the month June
The Cover FX SAVE FACE campaign is encouraging everyone to achieve a sun kissed glow without putting your skin at risk of damaging sun exposure.
How can you show your support?
Wear a black ribbon with pride to show your support of skin cancer awareness
You can “Like” Cover FX on Facebook = $0.25 donation
You can buy Cover FX Skin Tint FX SPF 30 = $0.25 donation
You can buy Cover FX BritePrep FX SPF 50 = $0.25 donation
Where will donations be made?
In Canada donations will be made to The David Cornfield Melanoma Fund – please take a moment to view the powerful youtube video and pass it on to EVERYONE in your life.
In the United States donations will be made to The Skin Cancer Foundation.
In the United Kingdom donations will be made to The Karen Clifford Skin Cancer Charity.
Where can you find Cover FX products?
Canada: Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix, Murale, Jean Coutu, select The Bay and Sephora stores, Sephora.com, TheBay.ca, Ebeauty.ca and CoverFX.com
United States – Select Sephora stores, Sephora.com, Naimies, Dermstore.com, Skinstore.com and CoverFX.com
United Kingdom – Select Harvey Nichols, Harveynichols.com, House Of Fraser and houseoffraser.co.uk and CoverFX.com
Even though we are all aware of the damage the sun can do, I don’t believe there is enough awareness out there and people still do not take skin cancer seriously. We can do a lot to protect and prevent, so let’s help spread the word!
First, I salute you for supporting this cause. Skin cancer is a serious disease. We should all be very cautious and never forget to put on sunscreen when going out especially if you just had a diamond peel.
It makes me cringe everytime I hear businesses promoting salon tanning. You would think everyone knows better now. As I get older, sunscreen becomes more important. I have found Philosophy spf moisturizer to be the best with or without foundation. Not greasy, overpowering and no breakouts. That says a lot for oily skin!
Great post and very timely! I tend to slack off with the sunblock but I always remember to wear a hat. I should try to remember putting it on my neck and upper chest, that is one area I am definitely always forgetting about!
I’m so bad with sunscreen…mostly because ALL the ones i try are super oily…even when it says matte on the bottle. still haven’t found that hg product yet 🙁
@PetiteLittleGirlSydney, let me know if you find anything from Cover FX this weekend!
@SewPetiteGaleeek! yes SPF is so important. I think I started in early highschool. I still have some freckles though but hopefully I didn’t do too much damage in my youth.
@hurricanekerrie Yes I like the look of a tan, but when you see how damaging it can be it’s pretty scary.
@Harija As per our chat on twitter, I think they do have products that are good for sensitive skin. If you have any questions ask Cover FX on twitter directly, they’re really great at communicating with the customers!
@questforfashionsense YES! I always put sunscreen on my neck but I often forget my chest and definitely my hands. I have to be more diligent about that. Someone should make a daily hand cream with SPF in it – it would make it easier for people to keep that up.
Great post, Elaine. I wear sunscreen on my face every day, but one thing I’m trying to get more in the habit of is putting it on my neck, chest, and hands.
Great post and thanx for inform us =)
Also, I am extremly sensivtive, so my doctor always reccomends me to use prescribed ones – do you think would work for sensetive skin?
That’s one thing I can congratulate myself on. I’m quite religious regarding sunscreen… I mean I like to be golden, too, but I want to be safe while I’m in the sun. 🙂 Nice post!
I only recently starting wearing SPF (I know I waited way too long!) because I was getting tired of getting more and more freckles. This is a good post and will hopefully convince more people to start earlier!
Thank you posting this, Elaine. I am a huge fan of using sunscreen. I just picked up some more today at a drugstore. Wondering if they carry foundation that contains SPF? I will check out their site now.