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1 in 5 Americans develop skin cancer before 70.

The risk for melanoma (the most deadly form of skin cancer) doubled if you’ve been burned more than 5 times in childhood.

Skin cancer is highly treatable if it is caught early, but can be deadly if caught late.


Many sailors develop skin cancer due to cumulative improperly protected sun exposure.

Harken Derm helps to mitigate the effects of sun exposure and to replenish and heal your skin after sun exposure.

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Spectrum Sailing - Empowering youth on the autism spectrum through the sport of sailing!
Spectrum Sailing - Empowering youth on the autism spectrum through the sport of sailing!

Harken Derm partnered up with Spectrum Sailing this summer to keep every young sailor protected while they were out on the water.

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When should you see a dermatologist?
When should you see a dermatologist?

If you are a sailor, consider yourself automatically at high risk for premature skin aging (wrinkles, sunspots, thickened lathery, and saggy skin) and skin cancer, so you should know your risk factors and the signs as well as symptoms for skin cancers.

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Race-Ready: Packing Essentials for an Overnight Sailing Adventure with Harken Derm!
Race-Ready: Packing Essentials for an Overnight Sailing Adventure with Harken Derm!

Are you and your Gear Bag ready for your overnight sailing race? Harken Derm’s High-Performance 50 SPF Mineral Sunscreen and daily After Sun Skin Repair Lotion are essential for a successful overnight sailing trip. Here are some other items you'll need to make sure you're race-ready!

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