Prevent Skin Cancer

Avon's sunscreen products protect against both UVA and UVB rays -- this is the meaning of "broad spectrum" protection. You can think of A for Aging and B for Burning. UVA rays are the primary cause of skin aging damage such as wrinkles. UVB rays cause sunburn. Both can contribute to skin cancer. Avon offers a wide range of sunscreen products, with and without Bug Guard, including for children and babies, and waterproof.

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that these sun safety habits be part of everyone's daily health care:

* Avoid unnecessary sun exposure, especially during the sun's peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM).
* Seek the shade.
* Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
* Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.
* Avoid tanning parlors and artificial tanning devices.
* Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens can be used on babies over the age of six months.
* Teach children good sun-protective practices.
* Examine your skin from head to toe once every month.
* Have a professional skin examination annually.

Avon Basics Rich Moisture Hand and Nail Cream

The last of my favorite products for the hands. The name says it all. It is very rich. If you put it on at night, your hands will be moisturized all day the next day. It also helps keep your nails from cracking and splitting.

Avon Anew Ultimate Hand and Nail Cream

This is another one of my favorite products. I use it in the morning, because it has SPF 15. It keeps my hands soft, helps my nails grow, and helps prevent age spots.

Avon Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard

Avon Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard Plus has an ingredient called IR3535 which is proven to be just as effective as DEET in repelling mosquitoes. Despite what you may hear from health officials, journalists, and whoever else keeps pushing DEET, you can use Bug Guard knowing that you are giving your family the very best in protection from West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease and the discomfort of mosquito bites.

Nail Experts Mira-Cuticle Vanishing Complex

This is one of my favorite products. Rub it around your cuticles every night for a week, and all the dead skin is gone. No more hangnails, and very little need to push back cuticles.

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