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Screen, Inc. was established in 2007 by two moms on a mission. After endless attempts to find a non-greasy facial sunscreen, they decided, "heck, why not concoct our own?" Lori Nauman provided the product development expertise, while Heather Neal brought sales and marketing skills to the table. A marvelous partnership was formed and the sunscreen industry has been given a run for its money.

Albeit a new company, Screen, Inc. is poised to sit at the "Big Kid’s Table." Ahead of the curve with approaching FDA guidelines, Screen, Inc.’s products are already in compliance with the upcoming standards on testing and packaging. Even more remarkable is that the Skin Cancer Foundation has bestowed Screen, Inc. with their coveted Seal of Recommendation right out the starting gate.

• 1 in 5 Americans were diagnosed with skin cancer in 2006
• 1.3 million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer were diagnosed in 2006
• 1 in every 62 Americans will develop melanoma and approximately 8000 will lose their lives to this disease in 2007
• Three or more blistering sunburns during childhood can increase risk of developing melanoma

UVA
• Long-wave solar rays
• Penetrates the skin more deeply
• Considered the chief culprit behind wrinkling, leathering, and other aspects of "photoaging."
• Not only increases UVB ’s cancer-causing effects, but may directly cause some skin cancers, including melanomas

UVB
• Short-wave solar rays
• More potent than UVA in producing sunburn
• Considered the main cause of basal and squamous cell carcinomas as well as a significant cause of melanoma
• UV radiation increases by 4% per 1000 feet
• Intensity strongest between 10:00am and 4:00pm


• Cloud Penetration: 80%


• Reflection
   Water: 100%
   Snow: 85%
   Sand: 25%
   Concrete: 25%

• UVA rays that are emitted from tanning salons are 2 - 3X more powerful than the UVA rays which occur naturally from the sun

• Men and women who have ever used sun beds were 15 percent more likely to develop melanoma

• Exposure to tanning beds before age 35 boosted melanoma risk by 75 percent

• Melanoma risks are increased by 300% for those using tanning beds occasionally, and that the risks increase by 800% for those who use tanning beds more than 10 times a year

• Tanning beds create problems in the eyes such as conjunctivitis and
corneal burn

Screen, Inc.