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Posted by Alex Kellerman ·

Learn More On Our Informational Instagram

Join us on Instagram where we post pictures from our sailing adventures, appearances at sailing shows, and more news about keeping your skin safe and healthy.

Have you tried Bradley’s favorite sunscreen yet? 🛡☀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Medical grade performance for any age. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Top 3 reason why Harken Derm is the favorite sunscreen of parents: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. They can see if they missed a spot during application. 🧐 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. Extremely sweat and water resistant. 💦 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. Safe mineral filters provide maximum coverage. 💪 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #spotthedot #summer #allmineralsunscreen #reefsafesunscreen #wearsunscreen #performanceskincare #water
Happy National Sunscreen Day! ☀️🧴 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thanks @riptide_8209 for setting a good sun safe example! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unprotected sun exposure plays a large role in skin aging, wrinkles, and increases your risk of skin cancer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Chris set a good example for sun protection in this photo by : ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1) Using eco friendly sunscreen. 🧴 2) Wearing UPF clothing - the tighter the weave and darker the color, the better the protection it offers. 👕 3) Wearing a hat - Every inch of brim can reduce your risk of skin cancer by 10%. 4) Wearing sunglasses 😎 - Remember that even eyes have the ability to develop melanoma. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ☀️Wishing you a great sun safe day!☀️
It’s our responsibility as parents to keep our children safe, and that involves sun protection. Sunburns at a young age can be more dangerous than in later years and have a large impact on skin health. 🥵 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It has been shown that the risk for melanoma doubles if you had more than five sunburns throughout your life. But just ONE blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence is enough to double the risk of developing melanoma later in life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately, teenagers and young adults are also keen users of tanning booths especially before spring breaks and proms. Did you know, more people develop skin cancer because of indoor tanning than develop lung cancer because of smoking? 🚬 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tanning booth use before the age of 35 will increase melanoma risk by 75%. 😧 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The best sunscreen for children is an all mineral formula (zinc & titanium) with an SPF30 or more. It is also important that the sunscreen is water resistant. Kids are very active and also sweat a lot so using a water-resistant sunscreen will help to keep the it on their skin. It is difficult to have children reapply sunscreen so make sure you apply a sunscreen that lasts! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Play safe this weekend friends! 😎✨
The Ultimate Shield!🛡 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Quality you can feel all day long! ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 @qbsuped
Finishing The Job. 💪 If you haven’t had a chance to read Dr. Olasz Harken’s article in Seahorse Magazine you should check it out! 📖 In the article Dr. OH explains how a conversation with two-time America’s Cup winner Jimmy Spithill was the catalyst for creating Harken Derm and the Two Step Solution. A high performance sunscreen and an antioxidant-rich skin repair lotion! 🆘 The article is called “ Finishing the job” and it’s in the May issue! Hope you like it and learn a little more about how and why our company was founded! ⛵️❤️🌊 . . . 📸 Photo credit : Samo Vidic @samovidic - Red Bull content pool
Let’s set our sails on new horizons! 🌅 After the Coronavirus, what are some changes that you are going to make for a brighter future? ⛵️🌊✨ . . . . #sailing #mondaymotivation #movingforward #keepgoing #ocean #changeisgood
No matter how you get across the water, enjoy the ride safely this weekend! 🌊 ⛵️ 🏄 . Just make sure you do it in style, “chemical filter free”! Protect yourself and the waters you love, with quality you can feel! 😎🧴 . . . . #oxybenzonefree #mineralsunscreen #safesunscreen #sunscreen #spf #reefsafe #enjoytheride
Sometimes we forget how truly lucky we are, and days like today remind us of how blessed we are. ❤️ . To those that give the best kisses and hugs! 😘🤗 . 💕Happy Mother’s Day! 💕 . . . . 📸 credit : thewf.com . #mothersday #motherlylove #superheroes #thankful #loveyoumom
Why is it important to screen yourself and your loved ones for skin cancer? 🤔 The signs of skin cancer are written on your skin and regular skin exams can save your life. . Early detection is 🔑! . Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer has a 99-100% percent 5-year survival rate when detected early. . However if left unrecognized and untreated, skin cancer can spread to other parts of the body and may cause death. 😔 More then 2 people every hour die from skin cancer. The most common and curable cancer is skin cancer! . ❤️ Screen the ones you love! ❤️
It’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month! 🖤 Be #sunsmart and make sure to slip on long sleeve shirt and slap on a hat in addition to #sunscreen! 👒🧢 Take on your next adventure with Harken Derm. On or off the water, feel confident your getting the best protection! 😎☀️🆘 . . . #Saveoursailors #Saveourskin #Saveourseas #mineralsunscreen #reefsafesunscreen #skincancerawareness
Today on #starboardportal I am talking about who and why should wear #sunscreen and which sunscreen I recommend for #sailors. Should be fun! Ask questions!
Happy Earth Day! 🌍 . . We may be physically apart, but our planet and our actions are all connected. From the oceans and trees that provide us with oxygen, to the Sahara Desert that provides the fertilizer to the Amazon rainforest. . . Let’s continue to make the right choices in our daily lives such as reducing our plastic consumption, and to choosing healthy skincare products that are safe for our bodies and our environment. . . We are all in this together! Apart but together for change. 💙
Should we be wearing sunscreen, even though we’re staying at home all day? 🏡 . If you are working or spending a lot of time in front of a window you should consider wearing a “broad spectrum” sunscreen like Harken Derm. 🧴 . Even though UVB - the burning rays don’t pass through glass, UVA - the aging rays do ! UVA rays can cause cancer, associated with melanoma formation, and are the main cause for premature skin aging. . Not all sunscreens are broad spectrum, so check and make sure you are getting the best protection for your skin. . We also want to send our thanks to all the essential workers who don’t have a choice to stay home right now. Wishing the best to you and your families! ❤️
Why is hand washing so harsh on our skin? 🧼 . . The outermost layer of our skin is composed of oils and wax, acting as a shield. Our skin protects us from germs and pollutants on the outside, and maintains natural moisture in the skin. 🖐 . This natural barrier is broken down by the suds created by soap, stripping both unwanted- and natural oils, germs, and dirt. Think about how you clean a greasy pan. Not with cold water, but hot water and soap! 🦠 . . Make sure to apply a moisturizing lotion like our Daily Repair Lotion to avoid dryness, itching, and cracked skin. Those with eczema can experience worsening symptoms. 🧴 . Show your skin some love and stay hydrated, both inside and out! ❤️
As the weather warms and we’re begging to venture outside with the family, remember to apply your all mineral sunscreen! . . Just because we are social distancing, doesn’t mean the sun got the hint. 😉 . . . . #socialdistancing #mineralsunscreen #runrunrun #healthyskincare #funinthesun #goodmorning
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