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Do Anti-aging Creams Really Work?
What are anti-aging creams, and how do they work? Anti-aging—or anti-wrinkle—creams are intended to reduce wrinkles and slow the skin’s aging process. These creams moisturize your skin to maintain its elasticity and prevent it from cracking. The result is fewer...
Sun Protection Tips from the CDC
One of the best parts of summer is getting the long-awaited dose of vitamin D from the sun. Although concern over developing skin cancer from harmful ultraviolet rays is valid, you shouldn’t avoid all exposure to the sun this summer. You just have to find the right...
Poisoned by the Sun? Here’s How to Know
Sunshine can boost your mood. But it can also have serious effects on your skin if you aren’t paying attention. The result could be a sunburn or something even more severe: sun poisoning. Sun poisoning describes a more dangerous form of sunburn, one that commonly...
Psoriasis and Cold Weather: What You Can Do About It
Psoriasis—the immune-mediated disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin—typically affects the outside of the elbows, knees, or scalp and is associated with other serious health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and depression,...
5 Tips to Care for Your Skin in Winter
Winter’s frigid winds might be cool for snowmen, but not for our skin. No matter what skin type you have—whether it’s oily, dry, combination, or aging—the climate can take its toll. Winter’s damaging effects include chapping, redness, itching, and other irritation to...
The Right Sunscreen for Your Skin
Not all sunscreens are right for your skin. This summer, know what kind of sunscreen you should use to avoid uncomfortable burns and reduce your risk of sun-related dangers. Chemical Sunscreen — contains organic (carbon-based) compounds, like PABA, that create...
Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Sunlight Exposure this Summer
“Balance is key.” Such a small, simple phrase applies to many aspects of life. Finding your balance in a world of overindulging isn't always easy. You aren’t supposed to eat sugar all the time, just some of the time. You aren’t supposed to work out too many days a...
Adulting 101: Apply That Sunscreen!
Enjoy the sun and the warm weather, but make sure you're taking the proper safety precautions.
6 Steps for Staying Safe in the Sun
Summer is rapidly approaching—the perfect time to go on a ride with your family, take your dog to the park, or bring out a hammock and finally break into the latest must-read you’ve been hearing about. But before you head outdoors, keep these six simple tips from the...