Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of skin cancer. In addition, it is also one of the most deadly not because it cannot be treated, but because it is so often overlooked. When diagnosed in a timely fashion, skin cancer can nearly always be resolved without fatality. However, when neglected the skin cancer can easily spread to other areas of the body and prove deadly.

Of course, in the long run preventing skin cancer is certainly the way to go. Wouldn’t it be better to simply avoid the issue entirely rather than spend thousands of dollars on treatments and potentially risk your life? Of course it would. However, many people think that protecting themselves from skin cancer is a time-consuming or costly endeavor. In reality, you can protect yourself from the sun on a daily basis without adding a single second to your day and without making any major budgetary changes.

There are many cosmetic options when it comes to protecting yourself and your skin from sun damage. These cosmetic alternatives contain a variety of SPF variables that will filter out harmful UV rays from the sun. These are probably all items that you already use in your skin care regimen, and by making a simple switch you can protect your entire face and body without having to slather on the sunscreen each day and spend all day smelling like a coconut at work and wishing you were at the beach.

Here are 3 cosmetic items that are probably already a part of your daily routine that you can easily purchase in a sun protection form:

1. SPF Lip Gloss

Many lip glosses are SPF 15 just as part of their nature. Most people think that they are dull and lifeless, but in reality they also come in a variety of designer shades and colors. Also, you can always slick on a layer of SPF lip gloss underneath your favorite shade.

2.    Mineral Makeup Foundation
If you use mineral makeup foundation – and some surveys indicate the majority of women who wear makeup today do – then you almost certainly already have the advantage of totally natural SPF protection thanks to their mineral makeup. Natural minerals like zinc create a translucent screen that not only improves your complexion but also protects it from the dangers of skin cancer in the bargain.

3.    SPF moisturizer
This is not the same thing as a bottle of sunscreen. SPF moisturizers can be used on your entire body. They may double as collagen creams, tanning glow creams or just plain body lotion. They are not scented like sunscreen, but rather are traditional body lotions with and SPF factor added in. Moisturizing once or more a day with these moisturizers will protect you and your skin from the sun all day.

By working SPF sun protection into your daily routine, you can fight skin cancer as part of your daily beauty regimen.