A Word On All-Natural Sunscreens

A Word On All-Natural Sunscreens

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology, showed that most people have difficulty picking the right sunscreen. The study consisted of 114 participants and fewer than half could correctly identify how well a sunscreen protected sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer. Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago conducted the study and found only 49& of participants surveyed knew what "SPF" stood for. Just in case you don't, it means "sun protection factor." 

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Home Remedies and Preventing Future Sunburns

Home Remedies and Preventing Future Sunburns

Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their life? Every year, there are about 3.5 million cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed. It is estimated that in 2015, melanoma (a more severe type of skin cancer) will account for more than 73,000 cases of skin cancer. Simply applying sunscreen in the proper way can dramatically decrease your risk of developing skin cancer. 

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Sunscreen dos and don'ts: Common mistakes we make in the sun

Sunscreen dos and don'ts: Common mistakes we make in the sun

For Americans, Memorial Day Weekend undoubtedly marks the commencement of summer.  

After getting through the long, cold winter, warm weather is finally upon us, and that means more time spent outdoors and at the beach.

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