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When was Sunscreen Invented – The History of Sunscreen
The depletion of the ozone layer has increased exposure to harmful UV rays. This has made us all more susceptible to sunburn, age spots, and even skin cancer. Finding a sunscreen that you will use ...

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Learn about the Drug Facts on your sunscreen
Did you know that in the US, sunscreen is considered an over-the-counter (OTC) drug product? It is--just like Tylenol, cold medicines, toothpaste and more! Every over-the-counter drug has rules set...

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Protect your Lips with Fresh Color
Do you love Brush On Block’s Protective Lip Oil SPF 32? You aren’t alone! Here are some things our customers have said about it over the past year since it launched:
-Everything I hoped it to be an...

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Teaching your children to apply sunscreen
If you have young children you are probably concerned about keeping their skin protected from the sun. After all, studies have shown that sunburns in childhood dramatically increase the odds of dev...

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Earth Day is Turning 50!
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the Earth Day Network is partnering with 50,000 organizations in 190 countries to make this Earth Day the biggest and most impactful event yet ...

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Best Music Festivals and your Festival Must-Haves
Music festivals have boomed in popularity in recent years, mostly taking place during Spring and Summer. With so many festivals out there, it can hard to choose the right one. Since some festivals ...
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What the UV Index on your Phone Means
You wake up in the morning, grab your phone and check the weather. It is a sunny day in winter, and as you scroll down for details, you see something called "UV Index," which--lucky you--is 0 today...

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Family Activities to Keep Everyone Sane Over the Holidays
The holidays are meant to be fun, happy and relaxing, but with the kids home from school and college, plus out-of-town friends or family over, it can end up being stressful to manage and to keep ev...

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A Pre-Fireworks Picnic
It’s almost the Fourth of July and whether you plan to view the fireworks from your city’s designated viewing spot, a nice empty park or field, or the comfort of your own backyard, a picnic dinner ...