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Ocular melanoma is a type of cancer that is found in the eye or in the area around the eye (conjunctiva). Learn about symptoms and background of ocular melanoma and best sun safe practices!

Every year the month of May is dedicated to Skin Cancer Awareness Month. For the first day of May, we are providing some of our favorite infographics that are easy to share on social media and send to friends and family.

OHSU offers FREE Mole Mapping App for your smart phone! Mole Mapper was designed to allow people the ability to accurately measure and monitor their moles using their smartphone cameras. 

Don't fall for the marketing ploys, and learn the truth about Vitamin D!

Our world's leading health organizations agree that the safest and most reliable ways to maintain Vitamin D is through diet, both through food and supplements. We've also chosen an amazing Vitamin D rich recipe from Food & Wine!

Having been diagnosed with melanoma at only 26 years old, I have since dedicated my life to talking about skin health and the simple things that we can all do now to reduce our risk of developing any form of skin cancer. Here are 12 Facts that we should all know before heading out for a day in the sun...

SUMMERSKIN is now collecting donations to the American Academy of Dermatology Shade Structure Grant program. The donations are items that can be added to your SUMMERSKIN cart and purchased through our checkout process. The donation values are $1, $5, $10 or $20, and for every donation you make to the Shade Structure Program, we will send you a SUMMERSKIN gift card. (See All Available Donations here.)

This week, we go Under the Umbrella with Hillary Fogelson AKA “the sunscreen guru”. Hillary is a three time melanoma survivor and author of  the LA Times Best Seller, “Pale Girl Speaks: A Year Uncovered”. She has dedicated her life to educating others about the dangers of UV exposure. Her up beat and witty approach to sun safety is refreshing and her personal story will inspire you to be proactive with your skin health. To learn more about Hillary and all of the great work she is doing visit her website.

This week we had the honor to collaborate with the incredible Abby Sterling of Glitter Guide to talk about the importance of skin health. Check out the full article with the link below to see more on these topics and product recommendations!

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that you perform a monthly head-to-toe self-examination of your skin. It’s important to check for any unusual or changing moles or lesions on your body that could be cancerous or precancerous. Here’s a little reminder of a few unusual places you may forget to check.

Are Tanning Beds Bad For You? Yes! Many people don't realize that tanned skin is actually damaged skin, a tan is a sign that your DNA has been damaged. Here is a helpful infographic that breaks down all of the need to know facts regarding tanning.