Healthy happy you.
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
Slowly and surely the seasons change, bringing less snow or rain and more sun. Yipee!!! But with more sunshine comes the risk of sun damage that can cause premature aging of the skin and skin cancer risk (we have to take the good with the bad, I'm afraid). We are fortunate to have sunscreen. I want to clear up a few questions about sunscreen though. Like what does SPF mean? Well it stands Read more
Summer's just around the corner! Before you hit the beach with your kiddie clan, it's important that you know the ins and outs of sunscreen — from the oft-confusing terminology (even the FDA is having a tough time coming to an agreement on the language) to what brands to buy. Here, a guide to decoding the lingo and what bottles, tubes, and sprays are worthy of your beach bag. Sunscreen 101 Sun Read more
It's an almost-universal experience: your complexion has been fine for a while, and then one day, almost out of nowhere, you're in breakout city and your skin looks worn out and defeated overnight. You're cleansing and using a daily regimen, so what could be wrong? Well, if it's not stress or hormones, it could very easily be one of several smaller, less obvious culprits. See a list of the usual Read more
We're excited to announce our new partnership with one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty! Each week we'll be bringing you some of their best advice, news, and how-tos. We're kicking things off with must-read information on preventing sunburn: Q: Is there anything I can do to make my skin less prone to sunburn in the summer? A: Obviously applying sunscreen is a must. Generously apply a 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
DrSugar is in the house! This week she's schooling us on skin cancer. Given that summertime is right around the corner and with warmer weather blessing a good part of the country, I figured it was a good time to share some knowledge about how to recognize skin cancers and how to prevent them. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer and Read more
