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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 [...]
In a recent article on sunscreen and UV protection, Prevention Magazine reported that apart from applying sunscreen lotion and wearing protective clothing, there are certain herbs you can take orally that will help protect your skin from harmful UV rays. French Maritime Pine Bark – this tree extract is sold as Pycnogenol – the extract has [...]
Rosacea is a chronic, but harmless, inflammatory skin condition that causes redness in the face and may produce small, red pustules that can look like acne. It affects approximately 16 million or more adults in the United States. In most people Rosacea is cyclical – signs and symptoms may flare up for a period of [...]
According to a study conducted by Dermatologists in Copenhagen, Denmark, layering sunscreen boosts its efficacy. They found that when sunscreen was applied several times a day, it accumulated on the skin and offered protection that stayed, even days later. Doctors put SPF on volunteers either once or three times daily for five days then photo-tested [...]
Sun poisoning is most commonly thought of as a summertime hazard. When you think of getting sunburned or sun poisoning, you typically think of spending too much time in the sun at the beach or pool. However, summer is not the only time of year when you can get sunburn or develop sun poisoning. The [...]
Sun spots – also referred to as age spots, liver spots or dark spots – are flat brown, gray or black spots that usually appear on the back of the hands, neck, face, shoulders and arms – any area most often exposed to the sun. While sun spots may not show up until the age [...]
Sunburn Look at the healthy skin of any young child – the texture of the skin on the top of the arm is the same as the texture on the underside of the arm. Now look at your own arm and compare the texture of the skin on the top vs. the texture on the underside [...]
Sunscreen and Your Skin Type Even the best sunscreens let UV rays through to your skin – the number one cause of skin cancer, premature aging and changes in the skin. In fact, up to 90% of visible skin changes commonly attributed to aging are caused by sun exposure. Everyone, regardless of race or ethnicity, [...]
What is sun poisoning? Simply stated, it does not mean you have been poisoned – it’s a term used to describe someone who has a severe case of sunburn. Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin that is caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. UV rays are most intense at noon [...]
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 [...]
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