Retinyl Palmitate Sunscreens DON’T Cause Cancer
Do they or don't they? Earlier this year, the Environmental Working Group issued a health warning that sunscreens containing retinyl…
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August 18, 2010
Eyes: Protection From Sun Damage
Most of us are all too familiar with the sore, red and inflamed skin associated with a sunburn. But did…
August 4, 2010
Beyond Sunscreen: Extra Protection From UV Rays
Most of us know that unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays not only puts us at risk for sunburn,…
July 30, 2010
Toxic Sunscreens?
New reports of toxic sunscreens, or rather ingredients in sunscreens that may not be as safe as once thought, are…
July 23, 2010
Linea Nigra
Linea nigra (Latin for “black line”) is a term for the dark vertical line that appears on a woman’s abdomen…
July 22, 2010
Tinosorb S (Bemotrizinol): A Photostable UVA/UVB Sun Filter
Tinosorb S (also known as bemotrizinol or its chemical name bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ) is a chemical sun filter approved…
July 21, 2010
How To Fake A Tan
Fake tans are in; real ones aren't. And that's because a real tan is indicative of skin damage caused by…
July 20, 2010
Treating Mask Of Pregnancy
Mask of pregnancy, is essentially Melasma that occurs when a woman is pregnant. It is also known as Chloasma. Presenting…
July 14, 2010
Sunscreens And Altitude
You’ve read the labels, checked out the ingredients and know that your sunscreen offers great UVA and UVB protection, but…
July 13, 2010
Sunscreens: 3 Myths
While many use sunscreens to help prevent photo damage, they are also worn for safety in helping to prevent sunburn…
July 12, 2010
Considerations For Darker Skin
Darker skin ages differently to lighter skin. And that's because the pigment found in darker skin affords more protection against…
July 7, 2010
Sunscreen: SPF 15 or SPF 30?
Question: When it comes to choosing a sunscreen should you go for SPF 15 or SPF 30? The topic of…
June 29, 2010
Anthelios Sunscreens Go To Mexico!
When I presented my sister with a goodie bag filled with Anthelios sunscreens for a recent holiday to Mexico, she…
June 22, 2010
Is Your Sunscreen Snake Oil?
In its latest annual Sunscreen guide, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) evaluated 500 sunscreens and found only 8% to be…
June 18, 2010