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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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Sunscreen For Tattoos: How To Keep Your Tattoo Looking Its Best
A tattoo is art that goes on your body and like any piece of art, it must be protected from certain elements. Unfortunately, one of the biggest culprits of ruining tattoo ink is the sun. The sun em...

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We challenge you to wear SPF 30 every day
You have heard it many times--from us, from dermatologists and other doctors--you need to wear SPF 30 every day. While sunscreen is extra important in the summer and on the beach, it truly should b...

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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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Stay Healthy Mentally
The second topic in our Stay Healthy theme is ways to stay healthy mentally. Work and school can always cause stress and the added factor of uncertainty about COVID and finding new ways to work and...

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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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Safe Self-Tanning
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel was photographed in the French Riviera sporting a suntan in 1923, and instantly, bronzed skin became a widely desired look. Not only does bronzed skin make you look sun-kiss...
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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...