Unless you have been living under a rock, you know the importance of SPF and re-applying it. There are times when, despite your best efforts, you still manage to get burned. Perhaps you were careless, and after too many margaritas forgot to re-apply your sunblock. Now, you are literally burned by your day of fun in… Continue reading Are You Making These Common Mistakes After a Bad Sunburn?
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5 Sunscreen Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans in their lifetime. Yet according to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), most cases of skin cancer can be prevented by protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. The best way to do this, they… Continue reading 5 Sunscreen Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Study: Most melanomas don’t arise from existing moles
From the American Academy of Dermatology, some smart advice about sunscreen year round – and why it’s crucial not to ignore any new moles. Fall is almost here, and we’ve put away the flip-flops and beach bags. But we should keep the sunscreen handy for year-round protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays – and perform… Continue reading Study: Most melanomas don’t arise from existing moles
Off-Hours Snacking Leads to Sun Damage? Maybe
Although it may seem bizarre for there to be a connection between off-hours snacking and harmful solar rays, research indicates that could be the case. A study in mice from the O’Donnell Brain Institute and University of California Irvine shows that eating at abnormal times disrupts the biological clock of the skin, including the daytime potency… Continue reading Off-Hours Snacking Leads to Sun Damage? Maybe
How to Safely Use Nail Care Products
Manicures and pedicures can be pretty. The cosmetic products used, such as nail polishes and nail polish removers, also must be safe—and are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA also regulates devices used to dry (or “cure”) artificial nails or gel nail polish as electronic products because they emit radiation. You… Continue reading How to Safely Use Nail Care Products
Top 5 Tips for Reducing Skin Cancer Risk
In a news release, the International Window Film Association offers these tips to lower your risk of skin cancer both inside and outside your home. –take advantage of free skin cancer screenings. –put sunscreen on even on cloudy days. Clouds block only some of the sun’s UV rays. –use professionally installed window film to make… Continue reading Top 5 Tips for Reducing Skin Cancer Risk
Choosing the Best Sunglasses
Editor’s note: With summer getting closer, lots of people are thinking about getting a new pair of sunglasses. Here, from the experts at the SeniorHealth division of the National Institutes of Health, are some tips on picking the best pair for you and your vision health: Sunglasses are a great fashion accessory, but their most… Continue reading Choosing the Best Sunglasses
Damage from Sun Exposure Continues When You’re in the Dark
Much of the damage that ultraviolet radiation (UV) does to skin occurs hours after sun exposure, a team of Yale-led researchers concluded in a study that was published online February 19th 2015 by the journal Science. A release from Yale written by Ziba Kashef explains that exposure to UV light from the sun or from… Continue reading Damage from Sun Exposure Continues When You’re in the Dark