There arehealth benefits to sun exposureimproved mood and vitamin D, as well as warmth.
There are a few things you should know about staying safe in the sun aftercancer treatment.
Effects
Certain chemotherapies are known to increase the damage the suns rays can do to your skin.
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The same precautions apply to areas of the skin that receive radiation therapy.
The affected skin can burn more easily and should be protected.
You have no doubt enjoyed these timesin your life before cancer.
Grass shines a deeper, richer yellow-green, faces glow, and even dark hair shimmers gold.
Here is your license to savor every minute of the golden hours as a cancer survivor.
Wearing sunscreen on exposed skin and wearing protective clothing is a good idea year-round.
However,spray tansand sunless tanning technology has come a long way in the past few years.
There are some great products out there that wont leave you looking and feeling like a slimy orange peel.
Dusting your skin with a light bronzing powder and wearing bright colors can give women and men a pick-up.
Ladies may also choose a colored lipstick or gloss with sunscreen to brighten things up.
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