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Summer is here! Don’t forget your sunscreen

As you head out for a hike or hit the waves during these summer months, sunscreen is essential. Sunscreen application not only helps prevent sunburn but also wrinkles and leathery skin which are typical signs of premature aging. However, the most important aspect of sunscreen is that it helps to decrease the risk of skin cancer. This is why Dr. Amanda Lloyd constantly stresses the importance of sunscreen to her patients.

Importance of Sunscreen Protection During Summer in Encinitas Ca Area

The active ingredients that are found in sunscreen work by preventing ultraviolet radiation from penetrating the deeper layers of your skin by absorbing it or by reflecting it off the skin. However, remember that just because you are wearing sunscreen, it does not mean that you can constantly bask in the sun. After all, sunscreens are only screens not blockers, they only filter out some of the UV radiation.

Make sure to apply sunscreen approximately half an hour before going out into the sun. This gives time for your skin to absorb it and thereby reduces the likelihood of the sunscreen being washed off when you sweat. If you are swimming or are engaged in any vigorous exercise, remember to reapply the sunscreen after you finish. If you are outdoors for a long time, make sure to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

Make sure you apply it on all parts of the skin that will be exposed including the back of your legs and knees, the shoulders, back, and even ears! Apply a thick layer and be thorough in your application.



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Meet Dr. Amanda Lloyd

DR. AMANDA LLOYD HAS BEEN SERVING HER PATIENTS MORE THAN 15 YEARS. Dr. Amanda Lloyd

Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Amanda Lloyd has expertise ranging from cosmetic to cancerous. After completing her Bachelor’s degree, Medical Degree and Dermatology residency, she established the Skin & Vein Institute in Encinitas, CA. She is an authority on cosmetic dermatology and injectables, laser therapies, venous disease treatments and skin cancer surgery with cosmetic reconstruction. Additional training with Mohs Surgery and cosmetic dermatology fellowship, many published articles and textbook chapters have enhanced her profile.

Dr. Lloyd’s well-rounded approach to skin care, health, and appearance and membership in many dermatology associations have gained her respect among peers. She regularly lectures her peers at the dermatologic national meetings.

She has earned her patients trust as a dermatology authority who wants to make them look their best so they Look Stunning, Always.

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