Sun Care

Jun 25, 2008 AT 11:41 am

Celebrity Malin Akerman, who recently starred in The Heartbreak Kid and 27 Dresses,appears in the PSA for Neutrogena Partnership for Skin Health . In the PSA, Akerman gets close with her on-camera beau as he checks her skin and finds something a little unexpected – an irregular shaped mole.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, but early detection with a skin cancer exam can save lives. Knowing your skin, its moles, marks and freckles is the first step in early detection.

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4 Comments

MiaWallace said:
That is so true! That's exactly how I found out about my melanoma. My boyfriend spotted it and urged me to get it looked at. I did, and they extirpated it right away. That was almost 4 years ago, and so far I'm clear! Hooray!

Jun 25, 2008 @ 11:49 am

bdkeen said:
Wow, great commercial! My father died of Melanoma and it is so important to keep a watch on your skin. Even I should be more diligent than I already am.

Jun 25, 2008 @ 12:33 pm

JoMin (not verified) said:
This is fabulous. I'm happy to see so many celebs deciding to be good examples of health and well-being nowadays. In addition to self-exams, eat healthy and avoid bad habits. Drink Purple, observe meatless Mondays, quit smoking. And encourage others to do the same.

Jun 25, 2008 @ 01:51 pm

Passerby (not verified) said:
The other day you were commenting positively on Jennifer Aniston's bronzed, Californian look. The countless pictures of her tanning herself in a bikini indicate that she certainly hasn't heeded the sunsafe message. My son is doing post-graduate research into melanoma at a specialist cancer hospital, and what he reads, writes about and witnesses in his research is certainly not pretty. Tanned skin is merely a fashion and does not indicate health. In fact, you are risking your health in getting a tan. It is great that you are pushing this message today, Vera, but please be consistent. Ms Aniston's look is not something to aim for.

Jun 26, 2008 @ 01:29 am