DSM-Firmenich Sponsors Destination Healthy Skin

DSM-Firmench is a 2025 sponsor of Destination Healthy Skin, The Skin Cancer Foundation’s mobile skin cancer education and screening program. The Foundation has provided over 32,000 free skin cancer screenings. SCF works with volunteer dermatologists to identify more than 13,000 potential skin cancers and precancers, including 615 suspected melanomas. More than 100,000 people received free skin cancer educational materials and sun protection products through the program.

The new and updated Destination Healthy Skin RV is equipped with two private exam rooms. It travels around the country visiting 30 cities from April to November. Local volunteer dermatologists provide free full-body skin cancer screenings onboard the RV. Participants receive skin cancer prevention and early detection literature.

Free Skin Cancer Screenings by Local Dermatologists

“This year we’re hitting the road in a brand-new RV, funded by donations from our ‘Save Destination Healthy Skin’ campaign. The new RV is equipped with a wheelchair lift for greater accessibility and bigger shade structures to protect people in line. It offers an even better experience for our program participants,” says Becky Kamowitz, executive director of the Foundation. “The RV is also fuel-efficient and roomier than its predecessor. (There’s) with more space for participants in the waiting room and for storing educational materials.”

According to Kamowitz, about 65% of people who receive a screening through the program were never before screened for skin cancer.

“It’s likely that many of the suspected skin cancers identified onboard our RV would remain undetected if it weren’t for this program and our volunteer dermatologists,” said Kamowitz. “We’re grateful to partners like DSM-Firmenich, whose support helps us bring this public service to communities around the country. We know from participant feedback that Destination Healthy Skin has saved and improved lives.”

Educational Brochures and Sunscreen Samples

Free skin cancer screenings by local dermatologists, educational brochures, and DSM-Firmench Safer Under The Sun bags filled with sunscreen samples provided by program sponsors will be available at every stop of the RV as it travels across the US. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US. with one in five Americans developing this highly preventable disease by age 70.

“At DSM-Firmenich Beauty & Care, we are committed to helping people stay Safer Under the Sun. Through innovation, regulatory leadership, and advocacy, we aim to protect public health and well-being,” said Vicki Barboiu, senior director, beauty & care NA. “Our high-quality Parsol UV solutions help safeguard skin from harmful rays, reduce skin cancer risk, and prevent photoaging. By supporting Destination Healthy Skin and partnering with the Skin Cancer Foundation and leading brands, we work to raise awareness and promote sun safety. Driven by excellence and sustainability, we strive to lead the industry in creating a safer, brighter future—enhancing lives while respecting the planet.”