In the world of medicine, good news often comes in small increments. However, some good news is better than any bad news, and we have some we’d like to share. Tanning beds have long been the subject of ridicule by all who are involved in spreading skin cancer awareness. And with good reason. Whether occurring … Read more
Our blog almost exclusively covers either skin health care, or how to safely enhance your skin’s appearance. Every once in a while though, we like to step outside of the norm with a post such as this one we’ve written today. Fall Beauty. We all have hectic lives these days. Commitments, jobs, responsibilities and electronic … Read more
If you haven’t just returned from a lengthy vacation on Jupiter, you’ve probably noticed that America is currently embroiled in one of, if not the, most polarizing presidential elections ever. Fear not, though! We aren’t here today to discuss the politics of politics; or to take sides. Instead we’d like to focus on the candidates … Read more
Well, it’s that time of year again. The lovely season during which the leaves change and the air chills. Autumn means beauty, and October means Halloween. Halloween Misconceptions We’d just like to take a quick moment today and gently remind you that fall is also a time during which thoughts of sun-safety fade. Unfortunately however, the … Read more
By now almost everyone is very aware of how bad smoking is; that it’s a major cause of cancer. But by the numbers, as awful as tobacco is; there’s something even more proficient at triggering the disease. Indoor tanning beds are directly linked to skin cancer. In fact, per the cited Foxnews.com article: “In 2009, … Read more
There’s an old saying that goes something like, what once was old is new again. Several millennia ago, long before whomever you believe discovered North America had discovered it, the Egyptians of antiquity were toting around Parasols both for sun-safety and to help preserve their pale skin tones amidst the blazing desert sun. They weren’t … Read more
While we in the West have unfortunately embraced tanning and bronzed skin over the past century, there are cultures, particularly Asian cultures, within which pale skin is still both King and Queen. For instance, the porcelain look is still very much treasured in countries such as China, Korea and India. Today we discuss Cultures of … Read more