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How to Use Sunscreen Properly The summer season is upon us – Memorial Day is fast approaching and for many, that means a weekend of sun and fun – and potential damage to the skin from overexposure to ultraviolet rays. Given that, we cannot let this summer season come and go without stressing the importance of [...]
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 [...]
Now that the summer is winding down – it’s time to take a long hard look at the damage caused by the sun, and consider repairing some of the damage. The sun’s UVA rays are long, and penetrate deep into the skin, damaging cells and producing enlarged pores, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, dryness and [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Light therapy, also called Phototherapy, uses natural or artificial ultraviolet light to help clear psoriasis. The goal of light therapy, or phototherapy, is to kill the active T cells in the skin causing the uncontrolled build up of skin cells, resulting in the condition we call psoriasis. While light therapy can be an effective [...]
Damage to the skin from the sun happens when there is continuous exposure to the sun’s harmful rays without the use of proper sun protection. While there are immediate signs of sun damage, such as redness and burning (sunburn), permanent and lasting damage from the sun does not appear until 10 to 20 years [...]
Your best skincare tip this summer = use #sunscreen! May as well know how to use it properly for maximum protection http://t.co/mkr8o3J8eZ RT @AADskin: Use one ounce of sunscreen, enough to fill a shot glass, to cover exposed areas of the body. http://t.co/s7bQcDFaJg #healthtipschat
