Kate Seagraves Studio

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Keeping it classy

Ladies day with the ladies. X

Combination brows mixing microbladed hairstrokes with machine shading to give give a the illusion of structure and depth to the brows
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Is your SPF enough?

‼ The boom in cosmetic products using SPF claims as a unique selling
point is hugely misleading and placing consumers at risk!

Common misconceptions surround application and the level of
protection actually afforded by products making such claims.

This is fueled by lack of regulation, transparency and education - lulling consumers into a dangerous false sense of security.

Unless the PRIMARY FUNCTION of the product is to protect the skin from UVA and UVB damage, then it simply cannot not be relied upon to provide adequate protection!

Consumers are highly unlikely to apply the amount of moisturiser or foundation for example for the product to provide the level of SPF protection it claims. And of course, reapply that amount every two hours!

Such products may form some protection against small amounts of incidental sun exposure, albeit for a short time - but due to lack of transparency, instruction and education, consumers are being mislead by these claims which is putting them at risk of sun damage and skin cancer.

Applying a high-factor (SPF 30+), broad-spectrum (also protects against UVA) sunscreen should form part of your DAILY skin care rountine, and if outdoors for longer periods it should be reapplied at least every two hours to maintain efficacy.

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Forever the student. Keeping my professional knowledge up to date. My clients safety is my number 1 priority❤️

BCCs usually present on areas of skin most frequently exposed to UV radiation such as the scalp, face, ears, neck and forearms... HERE’S WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR:

‼ A persistent, non–healing sore:
This is a very common sign of an early BCC. Look out for an open sore that bleeds, oozes, or crusts. It can remain open for a few weeks, only to heal, then open up and bleed again.

‼ A pearly, shiny bump or nodule:
They are sometimes clear, but often pink, red, or white. The bump can also be tan, black, or brown, especially in dark haired people and can therefore be confused with a normal mole.

‼ A pink growth with a rolled, slightly elevated border:
As the growth enlarges, tiny blood vessels may develop on the surface.

‼ A patch of reddish irritated skin:
Sometimes the patch crusts. It may also itch or hurt. At other times, it persists with no discomfort.

‼ A white, yellow or waxy scar-like area:
lesions of this nature often have poorly defined borders whilst the skin itself appears taut. This warning sign may indicate the presence of an invasive BCC that could be much larger than it appears on the surface.

Large or neglected BCCs can cause extensive local invasion and disfigurement due to surgery, so if you detect anything of this nature, no matter how small - make an appointment with your GP.

To find out more about the early detection of all types of non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancer, install the Skcin app for free on your mobile device...

📲 Simply go to: app.skcin.org
(using Safari on iOS or Chrome on Android)
Tap ‘INSTALL’ then ‘Add to Home Screen’

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