Herbalife Promotes Sun Protection Year Round as Surgeon General
Issues a Call to Action for Serious Public Health Concern
LOS ANGELES -- (Business Wire)
Herbalife
Ltd. (NYSE:HLF), a global nutrition company, concluded an Omnibus
survey1 that revealed only twelve percent of Americans use
sun protection year round and yet an overwhelming majority of consumers
(83%) realize that the use of SPF protection is a healthy practice that,
according to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, could guard
against the occurrence of skin cancer.
In a recent Call toAction issued by the Surgeon General
of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it was revealed
that the number of Americans who have been diagnosed with skin cancer at
some point in the past three decades is estimated to be higher than the
number of all other cancers combined, with the incidence rates of skin
cancer increasing continuously in recent years. One of the main
objectives of the Surgeon General’s Call to Action is to increase
awareness of skin cancer and to advocate practices to reduce the risk.
In the survey sponsored by Herbalife, only about one-quarter of adults
are aware that skin cancer had the highest incidence of any type of
cancer in the United States.
The US Department of Health and Human Services acknowledges that
understanding the risk of UV exposure is crucial to protecting skin from
irreversible sun damage, and underscores why the Surgeon General’s Call
to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer recommends that for adequate
protection, sunscreen should have an SPF of 15 or higher. Additionally,
according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, sunscreen
is one of the most common methods of sun protection used by Americans,
and when used as directed, broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or
higher helps prevent sunburn, and reduces the risk of early skin aging
and skin cancer associated with UV radiation.
“Every year in the United States, nearly 5 million people are treated
for skin cancer, at an estimated cost of $8.1 billion. Melanoma, the
most deadly form of skin cancer, causes nearly 9,000 deaths each year.
Despite recent efforts to address risk factors, skin cancer rates
continue to rise,” States Howard K. Koh, M.D., M.P.H., assistant
secretary of health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.2
Ideal sun protection tips recommended by the World Health Organization
include:
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Wearing tightly woven protective clothing that adequately covers the
arms, torso, and legs.
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Wearing a hat that provides adequate shade to the whole of the head.
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Seeking shade whenever possible.
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Avoiding outdoor activities during periods of peak sunlight (such as
midday).
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Using sunscreen (in conjunction with the aforementioned sun protection
behaviors).
As a global leader in nutrition and personal care products, Herbalife is
committed to bringing the highest quality products to market. As part of
its mission of promoting healthy and active lifestyles, Herbalife joins
the Surgeon’s General’s Call to Action in creating awareness
about the importance of sun damage prevention, not only during the
summer season, but all year round. Among its recent product launches in
the U.S., Herbalife has added two broad spectrum SPF 30 products to its
Herbalife SKIN™ and Herbal Aloe lines for UVA and UVB protection.
The Herbal Aloe Face & Body Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 helps
protect skin from the sun’s damaging UVA/UVB rays and prevents sunburn.
It doubles skin’s moisture for eight hours3, contains no
added paraben, is dermatologist tested, and is recommended by the Skin
Cancer Foundation.
The Herbalife SKIN™ Protective Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Sunscreen, exclusively formulated with Vitamin B3, antioxidant Vitamins
C and E, Aloe Vera, Sunflower seed oil, and other botanical ingredients,
contains no added paraben and is a dermatologist-tested moisturizer,
while providing broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection against the sun’s
damaging rays.
All Herbalife products are sold worldwide exclusively through a network
of independent Herbalife Members.
About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people’s
lives with great products since
1980. Our nutrition, weight-management, energy, sports and personal care
products are available exclusively to and through dedicated Independent
Herbalife Members in more than 90 countries. We are committed to
fighting the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and excess weight by
offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife
Member and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active
life.
We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife
Program to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also
sponsor more than 250 world-class athletes, teams and events around the
globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many
other sports.
The company has over 7,400 employees worldwide, and reported net sales
of $4.8 billion in 2013.
To learn more visit herbalife.com
or iamherbalife.com
1 TNS Omnibus Survey: Total sample n = 1000 consumers,
representative of US individuals on Age, Income and Geographic Region
according US Census data. The sample carries a +/- 3% error range.
2 From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services web site
3 Tested on subjects, measuring skin moisture levels at
eight-hour intervals. Skin of 86% of subjects showed double the moisture
levels over baseline after eight hours.
Contacts:
Herbalife Ltd.
Marco Gonzales, 310-258-7120
marcog@herbalife.com
Source: Herbalife Ltd.
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