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Skin Cancer Awareness Month

The Road to Healthy Skin RV Tour will be in San Diego the middle of August!
The Road to Healthy Skin RV Tour will be in San Diego the middle of August!

Eastman Chemical Company, manufacturer’s of Vista Window Film, is partnering with the Skin Cancer Foundation as part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month to provide consumer education. As a partner, they are supporting the Road to Healthy Skin Tour presented by Rite Aid. They will be hitting the road in a 38-foot RV, complete with two exam rooms starting in New Jersey and ending August 30th in Redwood City, CA. The Tour will make 50 stops along the way at Rite Aid stores and educate the public about skin cancer prevention and the need for prompt treatment!

Local dermatologists will conduct full-body skin exams on a first-come, first-served basis. According the Dr. Dee Anna Glaser, vice-chair of the dermatology department at St. Louis University, UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, not only causing wrinkles and aging but skin cancer as well. UVA rays, unlike UVB rays, can cause long-term damage that isn’t always noticeable. Window film blocks 99.9% of the harmful rays and protects not only you and your family but your interior furnishings as well.

The Healthy Skin Tour will be in San Diego and Carlsbad August 16 and 17th. Check out the link above to see the times and places in your area.  We love San Diego for its sunny days but the rays are very intense–even when overcast!

Suncreen Indoors?

If UV radiation can damage interior furnishings, what can it do to your skin? Just because you are indoors, you can still get a tan or burn as the sun penetrates through your windows, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

The reason we use sunscreen is to protect ourselves from UVA and UVB rays. Even on days with cloud cover, 80% of solar UV rays can penetrate through thin cloud cover. The heat you feel from the sun comes from infrared rays, not UV rays. The UV radiation exposure is cumulative, which means the total damage you receive is directly related to how often you’re exposed to UV rays. The damage this radiation causes could ultimately lead to skin diseases like cancer.

There are options you can choose to protect you and your family. Awnings, curtains or blinds will work, although they block views and can create a dark interior. Window film, however, blocks up to 99.9 percent of UV while offering an unobstructed view, allowing natural light while decreasing the use of artificial lighting.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation!

Contact Eco Tint and Shade at 858-332-1650 or on the web for a free consultation and estimate for window film!