Male skin cancer is on the rise!

Rates of skin cancer in men are increasing here in the United States. In 1970, the death rate for men from skin cancer was 4.5 per 100,000. In a recent study, the death rate has skyrocketed to 15.2 deaths per 100,000 men. That’s a pretty scary number if you ask me. That number does not include men who have survived skin cancer.

Why have male death rates from skin cancer increased nearly 400% in the last 40 years? There really is no definitive answer for that. Many factors can influence a person’s death from skin cancer. Genetics, how quickly cancer is found, quality of medical care, and family history are just a few.

I feel that an increase in sunbathing and men striving for a golden skin tone is a huge factor that has increased skin cancer rates in men for the past 40 years. During the 1970s, the culture of skin tone took a turn towards the pursuit of an increasingly attractive golden tan. This prompted the men to focus more on tanning and to strive for that perfect skin tone. However, sunscreens and sunscreens are not as advanced as they are today (think people’s noses covering people’s noses) and many men didn’t even bother to use them. More men chose to lie in the sun without protection against UVA or UVB rays. Most opted for baby oil that only intensifies the harmful rays of the sun.

Another reason that more men than women die from skin cancer is due to the fact that we generally spend more time in the sun than our female counterparts. From mowing the lawn, cleaning the pool, playing basketball to watching a baseball game, men spend a lot of time in the sun.

So what can you do to limit your chances of getting skin cancer? First of all, the best option is to limit your exposure to the sun as much as possible. If you are not in the sun, then the sun cannot inflict its harmful rays on your skin. I know not sunbathing at all is simply not an option for 99.9% of men. This brings me to the second best option to reduce your chances of getting skin cancer, using sunscreen or sunscreen.

Most high-quality men’s sun products offer broad-spectrum protection from the sun. This means that they offer protection against both UVA and UVB rays. If you are wondering what the difference is between the two, I have written an article called The Difference Between UVA and UVB Rays.

It is extremely important to use a strong sunscreen whenever you are going to be out in the sun for long periods of time. Outdoor events, concerts, a day of work in the garden or a picnic are some examples. We have two wonderful Jack Black full spectrum sunscreens, Jack Black Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 30 and Jack Black Performance Remedy Sun Guard Sunscreen SPF 45. Both products are perfect to apply all over the body as long as your skin is exposed to the sun during any period of time.

The next line of products we have for sun protection are facial moisturizers with SPF infused in them. The great thing about these facial moisturizers is that they are easily applied in the morning after your morning routine. They add moisture to your face and protect from the sun all day. The main benefit of using an SPF facial moisturizer is that by using it daily, you are protecting your face from the damage of aging from the sun. This may not be noticeable at first, but over the years you will notice that as your friends begin to show signs of aging, your skin will continue to look young and healthy. Your friends will start to wonder how you look so young. It will simply tell them that you apply a facial moisturizer every morning that has SPF on it. So easy.

So give your face and skin a fighting chance and use some type of product that contains full spectrum protection against the skin’s UVA and UVB rays. In 20, 30, 40 or 50 years you will thank me. A small investment in your skin today can save you money on hospital stays and may even save your life. We know you’re a tough guy, but cancer is pretty tough too and we’re pretty sure you don’t want to go head-to-head with skin cancer.