LA Trends Fashion Lookbooks Winter 2016 | Page 54

Melanoma develops in the cells that produce melanin — the pigment that gives your skin its color. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, but also the most treatable when caught early. Although the exact cause of this cancer isn’t completely clear, limiting exposure to UV radiation can help reduce your risk. This can involve wearing clothes that cover your skin and head, as well as wearing an SPF 30 sunscreen, even when it’s cloudy . See a dermatologist to have any unusual moles or lesions checked.