Peachy the Magazine June July 2014 | Page 116

Ban the Tan WRITTEN BY Dr. Peggy Fuller With summer quickly approaching, now is the time to revisit the skin that you are in. This year, remember to be sun-smart. It’s time to stop procrastinating and schedule that annual full skin exam to check moles and screen for skin cancer. Unless you want your skin to eventually resemble a crocodile, avoid deliberate tanning in tanning beds or frying and baking your skin in the sun. Spray tans by a reputable salon are an excellent way to achieve that warm-weather glow. 114 PEACHYTHEMAGAZINE.COM