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Why Is Powder Sunscreen So Popular?

When it comes to sun safety, it's important to wear sunscreen daily, but which is the best for your skin? Chemical sunscreens protect from UVA and UVB rays — however, they can irritate sensitive sk...
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IRA Rays

It’s safe to assume you’ve already been warned about the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays, which cause the skin to wrinkle, burn, and in some cases cause cancer. But what you probably don’t know...
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The Power of Sunshine: The Benefits of Vitamin D

Today’s message about sun exposure is clear: limit your time outdoors and always wear protective sunscreen.  While it is true that too much unprotected exposure to UVA and UVB lights can cause dam...
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Chlorine and Salt: How the Ocean and the Pool Affect Your Skin

We are conditioned to care for our skin during a day at the pool or by the ocean by applying and reapplying sunscreen every hour, wearing a hat and sunglasses and limiting our time outdoors. But w...
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5 Fresh Ideas for Outdoor Spring Fun

It’s time to trade in your jackets for t-shirts, sweats for shorts and TV time for the great outdoors. After an endless winter, spring is finally here, and what better way to celebrate sunny skies...
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Central Heating vs. Your Skin: What to Do Indoors to Keep Your Skin Healthy

Nothing feels better than stepping through the doors of your home on a cold winter’s day. Escaping from the frigid temperatures and chilling winds into your warm and toasty living room is great, b...
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How to Live With Sensitive Skin

Between dry spots and blemishes and those dreaded fine lines, dealing with sensitive skin is no walk in the park. When you have sensitive skin, it’s as if even a single hour outdoors is a recipe f...
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5 Autumn Skin Care Blunders You May Be Making

Buh-bye summer heat and humidity. Hello cool, crisp autumn air. While we’re relishing the temperature change, autumn’s dry air is silently stripping the moisture from our skin without us even real...
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5 Great Outdoor Activities to Do as a Family

The crickets are chirping, the birds are singing, and the sun is shining upon another gorgeous summer day. No, you can’t enjoy the sights and sounds of summer from the comfort of the couch and the...