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Sun Damage, How to Protect Yourself

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Sun damage is a topic we often talk about because sun exposure is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it provides us with essential Vitamin D and can improve our mood. On the other hand, too much sun exposure can have serious health risks associated with it. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause skin … Read more

Should I stay tanned all year?

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Should I stay tanned all year?

Should I stay tanned all year? Laying in the sun and frequenting tanning salons on a scheduled annual basis is not what we’re looking for when it comes to keeping good color in your layers of dermis that slough off every four to twenty-one days taking the SURFACE layer of color with it.  However, the layers … Read more

Exfoliants and Your Skin

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Choosing the right Exfoliants and Your Skin can be challenging. There are many variables to consider when choosing exfoliants and I hope you will find the following information to be very interesting and help you in making smarter decisions on how you need to treat your largest organ, your skin. Exfoliants are important in maintaining … Read more

Surgeon General Warns Against Tanning and Danger of Skin Cancer

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An article in USA TODAY on July 29th offers loads of information on the harmful effects of UV rays and the danger of skin cancer. It is the first time a Surgeon General has issued such a direct statement concerning tanning and tanning beds. A new regulation will require labeling on tanning beds advising those … Read more

Skin Care

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Just read a great article from the Dallas Morning News by Jamie Hancock. She interviewed several dermatologists and skin care specialists. The basic message is with skin care less is usually more. The buzzwords these days are “all natural and organic”.
Just because something is natural does not mean it works as an agent for skin care. Lime juice is good for exfoliation but with exposure to sun it can cause blistering. If something is natural and it works well for you then use it. Don’t be guided by marketing slogans on skin care products. Taking care of your largest body organ is critical to good health.

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