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Sunscreen is your friend. Whether you have darker skin or lighter skin, you never seem to burn or you turn into a lobster after the slightest exposure, sunscreen can always offer helpful protection from harmful light rays. Believe it or not, prolonged sun exposure without proper protection can lead not only to skin cancer dangers, but premature wrinkles and aging of the skin. So to take care of your...
June 1, 2023
Just weeks before summer was officially underway, the FDA published the findings of a study looking at sunscreen application in the Journal of the American Medical Association or -JAMA.- They found that the -active ingredients in sunscreen were being absorbed into the bloodstream- after application. Information like this can be concerning. The importance of sunscreen for the prevention of sun damage,...
August 21, 2019
Are you hoping to get more natural vitamin D in your life but fear you may face skin damage in the process? You don’t have to sacrifice the benefits to reduce your risks. Getting enough of the essential vitamin is actually pretty simple, and for many, supplements may still be avoidable if that's your choice. Contrary to popular belief, most people can get plenty of vitamin D from sunlight, even with...
August 20, 2019
Excessive exposure to the sun is hard on the skin because UV rays can damage cells. This damage is linked to -an increased risk for skin cancer-, and overexposure to the sun’s rays can cause premature wrinkling. Getting a sunburn or tan is a sign of skin damage, so the healthiest choice is to use sunscreen for protection from UV rays. Recent concerns about the safety of sunscreen- itself may have individuals...
June 24, 2019
Your skin is the body’s largest organ. And like our other organs, such as the heart, liver, and lungs, it has an important job to do: protect what is inside from getting out, and keep outside aggressors (germs, dirt) from getting in. But in the daily bustle of life, it’s easy for skin to get dehydrated or worse—sunburned—without the right skincare products. That’s why from the time your child is a...
December 12, 2017
It's summer time. It's time to have fun. But, before you dare go outside, you will want to protect your skin from the hot sun. If you're like me, your head will spin just by looking at all the different sunscreens on the market. So, how do you know which one to buy? First, it's important to understand that there are two types of sun rays to be concerned with - UV-A rays which causes damage that leads...
July 19, 2012
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