Jan Marini and Teen Music Star Savannah Outen
Remind Teens to Protect their Skin this Summer
Singer and Skin Care Guru Say When School Gets Out, Get Out the Sunscreen!

San Jose, CA — Jan Marini, president and CEO of global skin care leader Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. (www.JanMarini.com), and 16-year-old music sensation Savannah Outen have teamed to educate teens about the importance of using sunscreen to protect their skin this summer.

"Most sun damage occurs before the age of 10 and at least 80% of sun damage happens before the age of 18,” says Marini. "All too often, teens don’t realize that the consequences of their exposure to the sun may not be visible for years, by which time prevention will be too late. By protecting their skin now, teens can avoid the many adverse side effects of UVA/UVB exposure, including premature aging, sun spots and even skin cancer. Teens may not realize that sun exposure makes acne worse, too.”

According to the American Cancer Society, fewer Americans are using sunscreen while the annual estimated number of skin cancer cases has climbed to over 1 million people in the U.S. Marini urges teens to develop a habit of using sun protection at an early age .

"Many of us don’t think twice about wearing sunscreen unless we go to the beach and when I’m out performing in the sun it is especially important for me to protect my skin from the sun’s harmful rays,” says Outen. "Jan Marini’s SPF 30 sunscreen products have become a part of my daily routine. I know that I am not only helping protect my skin from aging prematurely but also from skin cancer. I strongly encourage teens to learn about the negative effects of sun exposure and take measures to protect their skin while they are still young.”

Marini advises teens to apply sunscreen at least 15 to 30 minutes before going outdoors. Sunscreen should also be reapplied every two hours and immediately following high perspiration or water activities.

"Savannah has beautiful, flawless skin,” comments Marini. "And she will likely have a healthy, youthful appearance for many years to come because she regularly uses sunscreen at a young age.”

The American Cancer Society recommends the following measures to protect the skin:

• Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.
• Limit exposure to the sun during the midday hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
• When outdoors, wear a hat that shades the face, neck, and ears, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants.
• Wear sunglasses to protect the skin around the eyes.
• Avoid tanning beds and sun lamps, which provide an additional source of UV radiation.

Read Jan Marini’s informative article, "11 Reasons to Stay Out of the Sun."

About Savannah Outen
Savannah Outen’s latest hit single, "If You Only Knew,” is climbing the charts on Radio Disney! The 16-year-old music star’s first video was a cover of the song "Listen" from the motion picture "Dream Girls." After the success of her first YouTube.com video — and at the request of legions of fans — Savannah began posting videos regularly. Currently Savannah’s videos have more than 30 million views on YouTube.com. In the fall of 2007, Grammy Award-winning producer Keith Thomas of Levosia Entertainment discovered and signed Savannah to an exclusive management and recording contract. Savannah is currently writing songs for her forthcoming debut CD. Her musical influences include Aly & AJ, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Hannah Montana, Ashley Tisdale and the Jonas Brothers, among others. Ironically, Savannah finds herself ranking higher on Radio Disney than many of the artists she idolizes. For more information, please visit www.myspace.com/savannah.

About Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc.
San Jose, CA-based Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. (JMSR) is a recognized leader and innovator in skin care, providing state of the art technologies and breakthroughs in medically-based skin care therapies. The JMSR Skin Care Management System is used and trusted by physicians and skin care professionals worldwide to ensure optimum results for their patients and clients. JMSR products range from Glycolic Acid formulas and patented breakthroughs to the state-of-the-art anti-aging properties of the remarkable C-ESTA® family of products, all aimed at addressing aging skin, acne, rosacea and other common skin concerns.