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2 Boating Safety: Things to Know Before You Go Afloat
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3 Nike Maxsight Contact Lenses
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4 5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer
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5 Don't Let Your SPF 30 Turn into SPF 20
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6 Minutes to a Healthier You . . .
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7 Get Your Butt in Gear: UV Rash Guard by O'Neill
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8 Get in Gear: Oasis Sun Hat by Outdoor Research
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9 Get Your Butt in Gear: Sunblocker Rashguard by Title Nine
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10 First Sunburn of the Season Is OK, Right?
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11 Gear Review: SPF 15 Lip Gloss by Clinique
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12 The Best Sunscreens For This Summer
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13 Did You Get Sunburned This Memorial Day Weekend?
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14 What's in a Word? Decoding Sunscreen Terminology
It seems like boating season unofficially begins on Memorial Day weekend with everyone headed to their lake houses, weekend river residences, or the beach. In different parts of the nation, boating accidents, injuries, and unfortunately fatalities are on the rise. Now that I've captured your attention, let's review a few tips on boating safety. Boater's fatigue is real, and it can wear you Read more
While sunscreen companies work on rolling out their new bottle labels — thanks to the new regulations put into place by the FDA — there are still some basic sunscreen terms that are confusing to many. For instance, what's the difference between UVA and UVB? And is water-resistant just as effective as waterproof? Let's get all of our "burning" sunscreen questions answered! SPF: SPF stands Read more
A child's skin isn't the only thing that needs protecting during the Summer. Their hair needs protection too! The sun, chlorine, and salt water can have a drying, damaging effect on hair (and the scalp) that will last long after those pool parties and family trips to the beach. Protect and nourish your lil swimmer's locks with a leave-in conditioner that adds moisture while reducing fly aways Read more
Take cover! A significant percentage of our exposure to sun occurs by age 18, and with Summer in full swing, beaches, pools, and other outdoor activities rule the day. While avoiding the sun completely just isn't an option for most families, Mr. Golden Sun's dangerous UV rays can be avoided with the right accessories. Infants' thin skin and underdeveloped melanin can cause their skin to burn Read more
Reader dreamalittledream recently asked for tips on keeping her newly colored hair from fading in the sun in the BellaSugar Q and A group in the Bella Community. It's a great question, because while we're sure you're in the habit of applying sunscreen to your face and body, perhaps the hair doesn't get the SPF protection it might need, too. So, to find out how to help keep your coiffure from Read more
Did you know that last Friday was "Don't Fry Day"? Created by health experts, the Friday leading into Memorial Day weekend has been dubbed this punny name to raise awareness about the hazards related to overexposure to sunlight, since the three-day weekend marks the "unofficial beginning of Summer." The main cause of skin cancer is overexposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. And according to Read more
Here's a fun and easy way to learn a little bit more about your skin type: the Skin Cancer Foundation has come up with a short Facebook quiz to help you determine which celebrities are your "skin twins," or have undertones and sun care needs most like yours. The quiz uses the Fitzpatrick skin sensitivity scale to determine your skin type. (Fitzpatrick isn't our preferred measure, because it Read more
When it comes to exercising, there's strength in numbers, but that's not necessarily true about sunscreen. When comparing your bottle of SPF 50 to one that's labeled SPF 100, you might get the impression that your sunscreen is inadequate. Florida dermatologist and American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) spokesman James M. Spencer, MD, explained to Web MD "SPF is not a consumer-friendly number. It Read more
When it comes to sunburn, the best advice is to avoid getting one in the first place. But if you do get overexposed, what's the best way to deal? There's a lot of advice out there about sunburn, but not all of it's accurate. Do you know how to minimize your pain and redness after a burn? Take this quiz to find out. Take the Quiz Read more
You might like being golden brown from a tan, but prolonged sun exposure can have serious risks that go beyond a sunburn. The most common form of cancer is skin cancer, which is a shame since it's highly preventable. Fortunately it's also very treatable, although deaths still do occur from the disease. In honor of National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, here are five easy ways to keep yourself safe Read more
