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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 ...
Read moreSunscreen 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...
Read moreWhat Does the UV Index Mean? A Guide to the UV Index and How to Stay Safe From the Sun
We all understand that ultraviolet rays (UV light) from the sun causes skin and eye damage. UV radiation can also cause oxidative stress that can interfere with critical metabolic pathways. In th...
Read moreWe 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...
Read moreWhat is SPF? What Does The SPF Number on Sunscreen Mean
Every dermatologist, general practice doctor and esthetician will tell you, you need to wear SPF 30 sun protection every single day. But this can lead to questions...my moisturizer has SPF 20, isn...
Read moreLearn 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...
Read moreClear your skin in time for the summer sun!
As winter finally starts to wind down and the weather warms up, who isn’t excited to get outside and feel the sun on our skin? And who knows, maybe we won’t have to wear masks towards the end of th...
Read moreLip Care The Ultimate Guide To Beautiful Healthy Lips
With Valentine's Day around the corner, and winter in full swing, you may be thinking about the condition of your lips a little more than you normally do. It isn't unusual for lips to be dry this t...
Read moreCelebrate Lunar New Year - Welcome the Ox!
Are you happy to see 2020 in your rear-view mirror? If your socially-distant New Year’s celebration seemed to somehow fall short of what you feel the changing of the calendar deserved, there’s a wa...
Read moreRoadtrip Ready for the Holidays
COVID has changed the way we travel and with multiple holidays in the next few months, finding way to vacation and escape may seem more difficult. Flying is still scary for many and a road trip may...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreThis Labor Day, show Gratitude
People choose to celebrate Labor Day in a variety of ways, the long weekend most people receive as an added perk. This year, when we take the day off, let’s take a moment to honor our workers. Sinc...
Read moreWhen Fall doesn't mean Back to School
We’ve been wondering and discussing all summer, will schools re-open? How do we keep young children physically distanced? How can we possibly keep them cooped up at home? In an ideal situation, our...
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