Wash-On Sunscreen: Sun Protection Alternative?

wash-on sunscreen in the shower

Sunscreen is a vital and necessary component to protecting us from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays. However due to its oily feel, and at times less-than-flattering appearance, very few people would categorize applying it as “fun.” But as the old saying goes, Necessity is the Mother of Invention. And as long as … Read more

How Often Do You Apply Sunscreen?

How Often Do I Apply Sunscreen?

Due to an increasingly greater awareness of the dangers of skin cancer, people are adding sunscreen application to their daily routines. That’s fantastic, but it’s also important to remember that that initial use is not a one and done procedure. In fact, spending a good deal of time outdoors on the strength of a single … Read more

Easter Sun-day is a Fun-day

Easter Sun-day a fun-day for skin cancer education

Learning Lessons During The Spring Holiday It’s pretty amazing that we’re already arriving at Easter Sun-day. It seems like just yesterday we were posting our Christmas blog piece. But as the old saying goes, time and tide wait for no man. (Or woman.) Or for that matter, sun-safety precautions. Easter, whether people look at it … Read more

Parades and Sunscreen: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

parades outdoor skin protection

Parades Inspire Energy, Fun and Sometimes a Sunburn Aside from the Vernal Equinox itself, nothing comes closer to representing the Gateway to Spring than St. Patrick’s Day. It’s the first opportunity of any new year for thousands of people to throw open their doors and head outside for some fun community revelry. parades abound; each … Read more

Skin Protection In Food? Yes, It’s True.

Skin Protection can be edible

Edible Skin Protection For The Entire Family Ever since this blog began, we’ve brought you numerous tips on how to practice sun-safety so as to avoid the sun skin damage caused by the sun’s harmful UV rays. Today, we’re going to bring you yet another; one we haven’t discussed before: Skin Protection in food.  It’s … Read more