Blog — sunscreen

Whether you have far too many skincare products cluttering up your cabinet at home, or too few with no idea on what you need, here is a list of the five products every gal should have to make sure you are taking care of your skin adequately and treating it well.  A Cleanser That Works For Your Skin TypeThis is critical because, as you know, not all cleansers (or faces) are created equal and it is essential that you are cleansing in a way that doesn't exacerbate the signs of aging, irritate your skin, or lead to clogged pores. Here are our...

We all know that sunscreen is the best defense we have against developing skin cancer, and it is also happens to be one of the best anti-aging products possible for preventing premature aging. When picking out a sunscreen, many of us primarily focus on SPF. And while this is certainly an important thing to consider, it's not the only thing. Read on to learn the full list of everything you should consider before purchasing a sunscreen, including how you should be applying it and ingredients you should be looking for.    What To Consider Ingredients: Physical sunscreens are your safest bet, which means...

If you think UV damage isn't happening to your skin every time you step outside, here are a few photos of the silent damage the sun can do over time that will convince you to grab the nearest bottle of sunscreen.  UV PHOTOS With sun damage, it's all about what you can't see. On the left is the face of a woman with generally youthful, healthy skin. At first glance you wouldn't think she had any significant damage at all, but for those of us who see skin cancer patients regularly we know that appearances can be quite deceiving. When this...

No, but it hasn't stopped this dangerous myth from causing many to forego sun protection for the sake of their daily vitamin D dose.  Vitamin D is essential to bone health. People need to get enough vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures in older adults, and it doesn't take much sun for our bodies to make enough vitamin D to meet our daily needs. However, adequate protection from UV rays is also essential to keeping your skin safe and preventing skin cancer, particularly melanoma. So where is the balance, and how should you apply sunscreen so that you...