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Step into my closet of beauty products and you’ll find a sunscreen for any need.
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I know what you’re thinking: “Why does this girl need so many different sunscreens?”
And I’m right there with you.
Ultimately, what I’ve concluded is that I feel incredibly anxious about being in the sun.
Just a peek at my sunscreen collection.
Simply put: I have sunxiety.
What, exactly, is sunxiety?
Here’s what I’ve found: I own more sunscreen than toilet paper.
I set phone reminders every two hours to reapply sunscreen when I’m by the pool or beach.
I wear protective gloves while getting gel manicures.
I also carry not one, but six (!)
Note: These are all in addition to the SPF-infused moisturizer and skin tint I apply in the mornings.
Just a peek at my sunscreen collection.
Don’t get me wrong, being proactive about sun exposure is not a bad thing.
Cancer due to sun exposure?
Preventable, for the most part.
And all of this is causing me to think and act exceedingly frantically.
A dermatologist quickly diagnosed it as run of the mill trauma to the nail.
Its not hard to see where this increased vigilance stems from.
Because I know I have some level of control over [skin cancer]…
I would feel a sense of failure if I wasnt doing everything I could to prevent it.
Dr. Yadav says it also happens to be one of the most commonly deficient in North American people.
Sunxiety like mine is a slippery slope, and finding the right balance to sun exposure is key.
(And verify to wear thedermatologist-recommended SPF 30 or higher.)
