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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 [...]
Recently WomensHealth.com published an article on the dangers of tanning beds, referring to them as coffins! We felt that it was important to reiterate some of what they had to say, since, unbelievable as it seems, 74% of people surveyed by the American Academy of Dermatology responded that they did not know that skin cancer is 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The first thing you should know about Psoriasis is that it is not a contagious disease – it’s an inherited condition that develops when the immune system sends faulty signals that tell skin cells to grow faster than usual causing the skin cells pile up on the surface to form patches of psoriasis to appear. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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
