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Helping My Family #ChooseSkinHealth

May 15, 2015 by Lisa Leave a Comment

Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and NEUTROGENA®. All opinions are my own. 
As a kid I spent my summers splashing in the water – at the pool, the beach or the sprinklers in the backyard. It was the early 80s and skincare wasn’t much of a concern. At the end of the day, my mom would tease me on how dark I’d gotten without even trying. 
During my teen years, I spent summer days soaking up the sun slathered with baby oil. I was all about perfecting my tan. It didn’t come as easily as when I was a kid. 
As a new mom I took measures to protect my new baby’s skin but I wasn’t as diligent as I should have been. It was more of an afterthought. 
It was only when my mom was diagnosed with skin cancer that I started to take skin health seriously. My mother’s cancer was treated and it hasn’t come back since, but I still get upset when she doesn’t use sunscreen. That lady…she’s a little stubborn and set in her ways. But I refuse to take any chances. 
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lives. Yet skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. And with early detection, most skin cancers are curable. Skin cancer typically occurs where sun damage has been accumulated over time.
As a daughter, mother and wife, I want to keep my family safe and maintain every aspect of their health. So as the weather gets warmer and we spend more time outdoors, I want to be sure their skin is protected. That’s why I’m thrilled to work with NEUTROGENA® because they offer products that fit our family lifestyle.

Joseph is a runner and likes NEUTROGENA® CoolDry Sport. It’s clinically proven to allow perspiration and moisture to pass through the sunscreen without compromising the full strength SPF protection. 

For myself, I use NEUTROGENA® Ultra Sheer. It comes in a stick, lotion and body mist. The stick is ideal for both face and body. It’s lightweight formula doesn’t leave skin feeling shiny or greasy. And it’s water-resistant and sweat-resistant for 80 minutes. And year round, I love that NEUTROGENA® offers makeup products with SPF.

Norrin loves the water so for him, I use NEUTROGENA® Wet Skin. It’s the first ever water-resistant sunscreen specifically designed for wet skin application to provide broad spectrum sun protection in wet/sweaty or dry conditions. It’s perfect for the pool and the park.

…more than 70% of Americans do not reapply sunscreen when they are outdoors for long periods of time, despite dermatologists and medicals organizations stressing the importance of sunscreen reapplication to prevent sunburn.

Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. But a “one and done” sunscreen application is not enough. So here’s what we do. We alternate between lotions and sprays. Before heading out the door, we apply the lotion. We take the spray(s) to go for easy application while we’re out. While out, I reapply every 2 – 2 1/2 hours. And if one reapplies, we all reapply. If you think you’ll forget set the timer on your phone (that’s what I do).   

To choose the sunscreen to suit your family needs visit the NEUTROGENA® Choose Skin Health Website.  

On Tuesday May 19, NEUTROGENA® will take over Twitter to spark online discussions with Brand Ambassadors, dermatologists, and experts with helpful tips and practical advice on how to practice safe sun. To RSVP visit: http://bit.ly/CSH-TP.

And NEUTROGENA® wants you to share why and how you practice sun safety with the hashtag #ChooseSkinHealth. The more people tweet, post and share their #ChooseSkinHealth stories, NEUTROGENA® will unlock exclusive content from our celebrity Brand Ambassadors on why they’re joining in this effort. Each story, picture or post is a simple step forward in the fight against skin cancer.

This is sponsored post in collaboration with Neutrogena® and Latina Bloggers Connect. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

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