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
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
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
It’s TANNING SEASON and the beachgoers are out in full force. If you count yourself among their number and can’t wait to get out there and soak up some rays, here’s a suggestion: don’t. Did you know it was an incredibly talented, early 20th Century advertising icon named Edward Bernays who convinced Americans to start eating … Read more
As we’ve mentioned numerous times before, Melanoma can show up anywhere it wants on your body. Even those areas which rarely, or never, see the sunlight of day; so to speak. Over the past week or so, we’ve been concentrating our posts on specific areas of the body to help our readers gain a better … Read more
Not too long ago, we posted a blog piece based on a story that some sunscreens were not providing the amount of SPF (Sun Protection Factor) that their products claimed they were (Untruth in Advertising). Today, the legal issues for the sunscreen industry continue to accumulate. Just to recap, earlier this spring Consumer Reports magazine publically … Read more
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