Fall Beauty – a Cornucopia of Beautiful Colors

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

Sun Safe Practices During the Presidential Campaign

Sun Safe Practices During the Presidential Campaign

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

Your Responsibility: Staying Healthy Inside and Out

Staying Healthy

We just returned from a long overdue vacation and like many, we came back wishing for a healthier lifestyle after overindulging in food and fun. What does Staying Healthy mean to you? Despite the obesity rate in America, there is a continually-widening segment of our society making a real effort to eat healthier. Among others, ideas … Read more

Ever Wonder about the History of Spray Tanning?

the history of spray tanning

If this blog exists a hundred years from now, you’ll still be reading about how much we believe you’ll always look best in your own skin; regardless of its tone. But we know that there will also always be those who think they look better tanned. If that includes you, then we’d much prefer you … Read more

Young Women and Skin Cancer: Why the Connection?

young women are at a high risk for skin cancer and melanoma

Unfortunately, many people still believe that skin cancer and Melanoma are things you’re at risk for mostly when you’re older. But that’s just not true. In fact, the seeds of Melanoma are most often sewn in our adolescent and early adult years. The sunburns we incur during that time can significantly increase our chances of … Read more

July Fourth Vacation Week

July Fourth Holiday Week Fun In The Sun

July has returned, and so once again we’ve arrived at America’s birthday. When our Declaration of Independence was adopted on July Fourth, 1776, the Second Continental Congress who were sweltering in blazing-hot Philadelphia showed the world that they had courage and conviction…but, they didn’t have sunscreen. In 2016, you’re more likely to be out barbequing … Read more

What’s the Difference Between Sunscreen and Sunblock?

sunscreen and sunblock definitions

Although FDA labeling no longer allows sun protection companies to label as  products as “sunblock”, there is a meaning to each name and we break the confusion down for you here. What are Words For? While both terms are effective defensive options against the sun, the former concentrates on UVA rays, and the latter, UVB. … Read more