Do You Have A Tanning Addiction?
Do you have a tanning addiction? It may sound far-fetched, but with a rise in the number of melanoma cases,…
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January 26, 2015
Men and Skin Cancer
A study published earlier this year in the Journal of Clinical Oncology showed that men who live on their own…
July 28, 2014
Melanoma Monday And How to Spot Skin Cancer
Monday, May 5, 2014 is Melanoma Monday, designated by the American Academy of Dermatology and the Canadian Dermatology Association to…
May 5, 2014
Molesafe and Melanoma Awareness Month
May is Melanoma Awareness Month and if you’re concerned about moles and their role in the development of skin cancer,…
May 2, 2014
Moles: Should I Be Concerned?
Moles are small bumps or areas on the skin that are caused when melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin and…
October 28, 2013
Melanoma Monday
Today, May 6th is Melanoma Monday. Coordinated by the American Academy of Dermatology, it is an effort to raise awareness…
May 6, 2013
Is It Hyperpigmentation or Melanoma?
You've found a dark spot and you're not sure how seriously to take it. Is it skin cancer? Or is…
August 3, 2012
Preventing Melanoma: 5 Things You Can Do
Melanoma is on the rise. The most dangerous type of skin cancer, it is the leading cause of death from…
May 18, 2012
Protecting Your Darker Skin: 5 Tips
Now and then we'll hear a customer say, "I don't need sunscreen; I'm black." It is true that pigmented skin…
March 28, 2012
MoleMate To Make Its Canadian Debut
Already in use elsewhere in the world, an early cancer detection tool known as MoleMate is now approved for use…
February 10, 2012
Anti-Aging Skin Care / Inner Beauty + Wellness / Skin Care Ingredients / Skin Care Products / Sunscreens & Sun Care
3 Tips for Lovely Lips
Nothing shows your age like neglected lips. Over time, the fat in the epidermis is redistributed, leading to lines around…
November 25, 2011
Invasive Melanoma May Be More Likely in Children Than Adults
A study published 5 October by Johns Hopkins University indicates that some children have a greater risk of suffering from…
November 2, 2011
California Bans Indoor Tanning For Minors
In a surprise move, this week California became the first state to ban indoor tanning for anyone under the age…
October 14, 2011
Skin Bumps: Harmful or Harmless?
Skin is the body’s protective barrier. Its health is important and affected by a range of factors including weather, humidity…
September 26, 2011
Tanning is Dangerous: Get The Facts
When I was a child, tanning was an alien concept. As someone who has darker skin, and who grew up…
July 8, 2011