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
In a perfect world, at some point you may be sitting there thinking to yourself, I know Sunscreen is important, and it should be worn whenever I’m outside. But does one size fit all, so to speak? What type is best suited for me? If that sounds like you, fortunately cosmeticsmag.com has posted a few … Read more
May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and throughout it we’ll intermittently bring you blog posts focused on a specific result from, or contributor to, irreversible sun damage to the skin. Today’s focus is on risks associated with Athletes, Extreme Sports and Sun Exposure In a previous post we went over the importance of wearing sunscreen while participating … Read more
Sun protection has been an important part of skin care since the dawn of time. Luckily for us, modern-day technology provides the convenience of pre-packaged, easily-portable sunscreen. And it’s readily available at just about any store or market you walk into. Years ago, that convenience just wasn’t there. In ancient times, people tried avoiding sunburns … Read more
Melanoma survivors story I am Pale BUT Proud A survivors story of Melanoma: My Melanoma diagnosis has had a tremendously profound impact on my life, and I was thrilled to use my experience for the benefit of others. But there was no way to champion my cause further without mixing in additional, once-private components. The more … Read more