Licorice: From Sweet Snack to Skin Shield?

licorice and sun protection

When most of us think of food, especially licorice, our thoughts on it rarely stray further than how it can best be used to satiate our hunger. And of course, which foods taste good to us while doing so. We don’t usually concern ourselves with its potential for healing; well, exterior healing, anyway. We suppose … 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

Best Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin

Best Sunscreen for sensitive skin

Not all skin is created equally. So we have tried to find the Best Sunscreen for you to chose from according to your body chemistry. There are some who have more sensitive skin than others, and others still who have skin that is vulnerable to allergies. It’s for those reasons that sunscreen and additional protective skin … Read more

How-to-use Sunscreen Correctly

How-to-use sunscreen correctly

The Proper Order of Skin Product Application Many women have a beauty routine they’re accustomed to when getting ready in the morning. You may or may not know this, but there’s a correct order to make-up application and skin care protection. We will show you How -to-use Sunscreen Correctly. Apply sunscreen after skin treatments and before … Read more

Melanoma Symptoms: Should I Have Known?

Melanoma symptoms are sometimes silent

This piece is a continuation of My Melanoma Story that began with the previous blog entry. My Melanoma Diagnosis Melanoma Symptoms: I thought I knew my body, my personal temple, pretty darn well. Every ounce of food I consumed was predetermined. My workout schedule was vigorous, as my vanity was pretty important to me. It … Read more