May is Melanoma Awareness Month: Protect the Skin You’re In
May is Melanoma Awareness Month, a reminder that caring for your skin goes far beyond skincare trends. Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer, but daily sun protection and regular skin checks can dramatically reduce your risk.
Why Melanoma Awareness Matters
Melanoma often develops silently, showing up as a small change in your skin that’s easy to overlook. Early detection saves lives—making awareness and prevention essential parts of self-care.
SPF = Everyday Self-Care
Sunscreen is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to protect your skin.
Why wearing SPF daily matters:
Helps prevent melanoma and other skin cancers
Protects against long-term sun damage
Supports healthy, resilient skin
Prevents premature aging
Make SPF a habit:
Use SPF 30 or higher
Mineral SPF is always best
Apply daily, rain or shine
Reapply every two hours (our favorite way: using the Colorescience SPF brush)
Cover often-forgotten areas like neck, ears, and hands
Prioritize Your Yearly Skin Check
Your annual skin exam is an act of proactive wellness.
Why it’s worth scheduling:
Detects changes early
Establishes a skin health baseline
Increases treatment success
Gives peace of mind
Pair yearly professional exams with monthly at-home checks using the ABCDE rule.
Bottom Line
Melanoma Awareness Month is your reminder to protect your skin intentionally. Small daily choices like wearing SPF and booking your skin check—can have a lifelong impact.
Your skin does so much for you. Protect it.