Sun Protection for Melasma Suffers

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  Melasma is a common skin problem affecting mostly women.  In fact, only 10% of all men are affected with the condition. Melasma appears as brown or gray-brown patches on the face, appearing most often on the cheeks, bridge of the nose, forehead, chin, and the upper lip. It also can appear on other parts [...]

Caffeine For Your Skin

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The Skincare Industry’s Newest Wonder Ingredient Caffeine is a well-known stimulant found in coffee, tea and in a variety of seeds, leaves, fruits and plants. We have used caffeine to boost our energy and keep us alert for centuries.  More recently, we have discovered that when applied to the skin, caffeine works to tighten and [...]

Rosacea and the Sun

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Protecting Your Skin Lazy days in the summer sun, relaxing by the pool or spending time at the beach sounds idyllic, but for people who have Rosacea, time spent in the sun can be enemy #1. In normal skin, ultraviolet rays from the sun stimulate a protective response – the skin becomes darker and thicker [...]

Sunscreen: New Guidelines this Summer

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There is no doubt that the sun is as essential for humans as it is for our planet.  People need a certain amount of exposure to the sun for the synthesis and production of vitamin D – a necessary nutrient for healthy aging, immune function, bone density and antioxidant protection.  The question is “how much [...]

Frequently Asked Questions about Suncreen

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There is no such thing as a safe tan – by definition skin that has been tanned by the sun or from a tanning bed, is damaged skin.   Whether you chose to use sunscreen or not, is a personal decision.  However, it should be noted that protecting yourself while outdoors is more important than ever, [...]

Repairing Sun Damaged Skin

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  Once you have identified that you have sunburn (the first sign of sun damaged skin), it will be important to determine how severe the damage to the skin really is.  Burns are classified into three degrees.  First degree burns merely redden the skin – the most common sign of sunburn.  Second degree burns cause [...]

 
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