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Applesauce Custard Pie 3 popular creams and gels
can help sun-damaged skin

Summer and sun go and lighten brown spots.
hand in hand. Though • Vitamin C and oth-
a day of lounging in the er antioxidants: WebMD
backyard or at the beach notes that some research
may make for a perfect has suggested that vita-
summer afternoon, it’s vital min C can help to reduce
that people take steps to the harm that UV rays do
protect their skin from sun to the skin, though such
damage. The U.S. National creams should never be
Library of Medicine notes used as a substitute for
that some sunlight can be sunscreen.
good for the skin so long Individuals concerned
as people make a signifi- about sun-damaged skin
cant effort to protect them- can speak with a derma-
selves from overexposure. tologist about the various
When ultraviolet rays from ways to protect their skin
the sun penetrate out- when they’re spending
er skin layers and hit the time in the great outdoors.
deeper layers of the skin,
skin cells can be damaged
or even killed. Damage to
skin cells increases a per-
son’s risk of skin cancer,
The seniors at my center love this pie. Easy to make which the World Cancer
with fewer ingredients makes this a popular recipe even Research Fund and the
for beginners American Institute for Can-
Ingredients: cer Research report is one
1 (9 inch) pie shell of the most commonly di-
¼ cup butter, softened agnosed cancers across
1 cup white sugar the globe.
2 eggs In addition to increasing
2 cups applesauce a person’s risk for skin can-
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract cer, overexposure to the
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon sun’s UV rays can produce
Directions some painful side effects,
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). including sunburn. The
In a medium mixing bowl combine butter or margarine, health care experts at San
sugar, and eggs. Beat until smooth. Add applesauce and Diego’s Scripps Health
vanilla. Mix thoroughly. note that various topical
Pour custard mixture into pie shell. Sprinkle top lightly creams and gels can help
with cinnamon. treat sun-damaged skin.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until As effective and helpful as
set in center. the following three creams
By Cathy Brisco, courtesy of www.allrecipes.com and gels can be, individu-
als are urged to prioritize Fre
preventing sun-damaged
skin, which involves avoid- IN-HOME CONSULTATIONS: i-hom
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