May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Why Daily Sunscreen Matters More Than You Think

When it comes to protecting and preserving your skin, sunscreen is not optional — it is essential.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect reminder that daily SPF is one of the most important things you can do for both your skin’s health and the longevity of your aesthetic results. Whether you invest in neurotoxin, laser treatments, microneedling, facials, chemical peels, or skincare products, unprotected sun exposure can quickly undo that progress.

Sun damage is responsible for up to 90% of visible skin aging, including pigmentation, uneven tone, fine lines, collagen breakdown, and loss of elasticity. Even on cloudy days, in the car, or sitting near windows, UV rays are still reaching your skin.

At FĀC, we often say this: treatments improve your skin — sunscreen protects your results.

What to Look for in a Sunscreen

Not all sunscreens are created equal. Here are a few key things to look for when choosing one:

• Broad-spectrum protection (covers both UVA and UVB rays)

• SPF 30 or higher for daily wear

• Zinc oxide for strong mineral UVA protection

• A formula you will actually enjoy wearing every day

Consistency matters more than perfection. The best sunscreen is the one you will apply every morning and reapply when needed.

Why We Recommend Skinbetter sunbetter®

One of our favorite options is Skinbetter sunbetter®, because it combines high-performance mineral protection with elegant, wearable formulas that patients genuinely love using.

Our favorites include:

• Tone Smart Lotion SPF 75

• Sheer Lotion SPF 56

• Sheer Sunscreen Stick SPF 56

• Tone Smart Compact SPF 68

These formulas offer advanced mineral protection while feeling lightweight, refined, and easy to incorporate into daily life — which makes compliance much easier.

If you are investing in your skin, daily SPF is how you protect that investment.

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