Know Your Layers
This is the top layer of your skin and the first to interact with the sun’s rays?
What is the epidermis
This UV ray is known for causing those painful red burns after a beach day.
What is UVB
True or False: Skin cancer only happens on parts of the body that get a lot of sun.
False. It can occur anywhere! Even under nails or on the soles of the feet.
This ingredient loves hydration and helps restore your skin barrier
What is hyaluronic acid
Who founded the Dermatological Organization?
Who is Kelly Kaon
This layer of skin has nerves, oil glands, and blood vessels — it's where the action is. (think UVA)
What is the dermis
This UV ray sneaks deeper into the skin and is the biggest culprit behind wrinkles and aging.
What is UVA
The "ABCDE" rule helps you spot this more dangerous type of skin cancer
What is melanoma
A BHA that loves oily skin and unclogs your pores
What is salicylic acid
How many branches of Dermatological are there around the USA?
What is 15 branches?
This pigment, produced in the epidermis, gives skin its colour and helps protect against UV rays.
What is melanin
True or False: UVB rays can penetrate all the way into the dermis.
False. UVB rays mainly affect the epidermis
In the ABCDEs of melanoma, what does the "B" stand for
What is Border (irregular or notched edges)
This vitamin C cousin helps with brightening and calming redness
What is niacinamide
How many active members of Dermatological SBU are there?
What is 100 members!
Name 3 things found in the dermis
What are nerve endings, oil glands, and blood vessels
Over time, too much sun exposure can lead to this visible skin change that makes you look older
What is photoaging
What are the ABCDE’S for Melanoma
A – Asymmetry. B – Border irregularity. C – Color variation. D – Diameter over 6mm E – Evolving (changing size, shape, color)
This product helps with wrinkles, acne, and basically everything. However it is highly suggested to use it with wearing SPF.
What is retinol
Name all the locations of our sunscreen dispensers on campus
Where is Recreation Centre, SAC, Union Patio, and HSC