Keeping a healthy “skin diet” to protect against skin cancer!

  • Skin damage, which can lead to premature aging and skin cancers, is mostly due to ultraviolet sunlight, which mutates our cells and disrupts their function.
    Both UVA and UVB sunlight deplete several key nutrients in the skin which are needed to keep skin healthy and beautiful.

  • While it’s important generally to eat healthy foods, ingested nutrients do not selectively target sun damaged skin- instead, these nutrients are distributed throughout the body in small amounts and excess vitamins are simply excreted - or can even be toxic if over done!

  • Restoring skin health means replenishing depleted nutrients in the areas of sun damage…topically! To be effective, skin formulations must be compatible with the chemical properties of skin and be able to penetrate the specialized barrier properties of the skin without causing irritation or degrading the active ingredients.

The protective Power of Zinc Oxide

Chemical Free Physical Sunscreen
Reflects and scatters UV light, providing broad spectrum protection against both UVA, UVB and blue screen light rays.
Physical Skin Barrier
Aids in wound healing and maintaining hydration, and is anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial.
Gentle and Well Tolerated
Hypoallergenic, soothing to sore or itchy skin, and suitable for all skin types and ages.

Essential Vitamins for Restoring Skin Health: The “ABC’s”

A – Retinoids (Vitamin A)

Benefits:

  • Regulate cell turnover and repair skin mutations.
  • Reduce pre-cancerous lesions, improve skin texture, aid in acne and rosacea treatment, and boost collagen production.

Forms of Retinoids:

  • Retinyl Esters (Palmitate, Acetate, Propionate): Storage forms that are gentle, release slowly, and provide gradual results.
  • Retinol: Moderately potent but highly unstable; common in OTC products.
  • Retinaldehyde: More potent and fast-acting but also unstable.
  • Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene): Most powerful, requires a prescription, and can be irritating.

B – Niacinamide
(Vitamin B3)

Benefits:

  • Strengthens the skin’s barrier, reduces inflammation, and enhances DNA repair.
  • Boosts cellular energy and overall function.

C – Vitamin C

Benefits:

  • A powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals caused by sun exposure.
  • Reduces oxidative stress and supports collagen production to help prevent skin damage that may lead to cancer.

Choosing Quality Skincare Products

Prioritize high-quality skincare products over mass-marketed, expensive options that may not deliver the desired results.
Dr. Kenner has curated a popular collection of vetted products loved by her patients—check these out on skinhappymd.com.
Always consult your dermatologist for personalized advice.

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