Do you have a mole? The majority of moles are hereditary and those that were not caused by genetics are assumed to be results of sun exposure. In this respect, they are like freckles that can form due to overexposure to sunlight. Since we are discussing the effects of the sun on the skin, I must remind you to shield your skin from sun damage by using a SPF-containing lotion everyday. Researches have shown that an SPF of 15 or higher is required to protect your skin from the sun.

Dermatologists and other health experts contiually stress the importance of including skin care into you routine. Sun damage can lead to skin cancer and other skin diseases. Remember to protect your skin, even on cloudy days. Many people commit the mistake of assuming that the sun cannot harm their skin if the sky is cloudy.

It has been determined through research that UV rays from the sun can damage you any time. The worst sunburn that I have ever suffered happened on a cloudy day. I was still young at that time and I foolishly assumed that the clouds would protect me from the sun.

The ironic thing is that some people consider moles to be beauty marks if they enhance your beauty and appear on your face. Beauty marks have been appreciated throughout the centuries and in many parts of the world. Women have, for along time, used make up to apply faux beauty marks.

The most famous recent moles belong to Cindy Crawford, Enrique Iglesias, and Madonna. Some however are considered undesirable and are removed. As a result, some people are left with some scar tissue at the removal site and sometimes a dark mark or depression is left where the removed mole once resided.

If you have moles that are unsymmetrical or that change shape and color over time, you need to consult a dermatologist. The dermatologist will be able to determine if they are cancerous or if they nothing to worry about. Additionally, it would be a wise for every one to get screened for skin cancer on a yearly basis.

If you have moles, then you can consider yourself unique. The pattern or appearance of your moles is different from any other in the world. Whether they are considered as beauty marks or not, you have to embrace these marks as part of your physical personality.