Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. It is among the most deadly forms of cancer not because it is difficult to treat, but due to the difficulty of spotting it. When spotted in time, skin cancer can almost always be treated without loss of life. 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 you prefer in the end to simply avoid the issue of skin cancer entirely rather than spend thousands of dollars on treatments and potentially lose your life? Certainly it would. Many people believe that protecting themselves from skin cancer is extremely expensive and takes a lot of time. 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. You have a bunch of cosmetic options when it comes to protecting yourself from sun damage. These cosmetic alternatives contain a variety of SPF variables that will filter out harmful UV rays from the sun. Likely, you already use these items in your skin care regimen can will be able to protect your entire body with just a few simple alterations. Here are 3 different cosmetic products that can easily fit into your sun defense beauty routine:

1. Sun protection lip gloss. Many lip glosses are SPF 15 just as part of their nature. Most people think that sunscreen lip gloss has to be boring, but in reality they are bright and beautiful. Also, you can always slick on a layer of SPF lip gloss underneath your favorite shade.

2. Mineral Foundation Mineral based foundations provide the advantage of totally natural SPF protection. Minerals in the foundation create a translucent screen to improve your complexion, enhance your look and protect you from skin cancer in the bargain.

3. Sun protection 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 an SPF factor added in. Moisturizing once or more a day with these moisturizers will protect you and your skin from the sun all day.

Working SPF sun protection into your beauty regimen handles your fight against skin cancer each day.

Smart cosmetics aficionados know that the best mineral makeup is not like other mineral makeup lines. There are lots of reasons to be interested in buying mineral makeup, including:

* Using mineral makeup can alleviate symptoms of adult acne and rosacea

* Mineral makeup has a natural SPF of 15

* Mineral makeup wearers boast a more natural look

* Mineral makeup can be worn in diverse ways

* Mineral makeup is more durable than other cosmetics

* You can actually sleep in some mineral makeup products

You should know that just buying a product labeled “mineral makeup” is not enough.

To get full quality and benefits, you need the best mineral makeup available. This does not mean that the makeup products will be the most expensive. It does mean that they have unique qualities that other mineral makeup products do not.

Here are several things to look for to spot the best mineral makeup on the market:

* Look for an absence of artificial colors and fragrances - The best mineral makeup will not contain any artificial colors or fragrances. This does not mean you can only get earth tones in these products. It just indicates that fully artificial colors like “yellow dye #5” should not be present.

* Try to avoid talc - Large quantities of talc have enabled many makeup products to label themselves as mineral makeup. Yes, talc is a mineral. However, it is also a common allergen and serves as a filler to bulk up makeup products. Best mineral makeup products will not contain talc.

* Mica, Zinc and Titanium are all good signs - Mica reflects light away from the wrinkles in your face, thereby camouflaging them. Titanium and zinc naturally create an SPF barrier of 15. These “earth minerals” do not require chemical processing.

Often the best mineral makeup contains only these and a few other components.

* Look for short lists of ingredients - The best mineral makeup products will be simple. Look for ingredients lists that reflect this. Some mineral cosmetics have as few as five ingredients.

Depending on the array of colors available, you may need a few more ingredients. In general though, simpler is better.

Attention to detail goes a long way when you are looking for the best in mineral cosmetics.

This article originally published at http://www.BeautyCtr.com and republished here by popular demand.