Does Sun Exposure Cause Melanoma?
July 11th, 2008
Sun causes melanoma skin cancer. Sun protects you against melanoma skin cancer. Which is correct? Read on to find out. Read more…
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Some Sunscreens Kill Coral
June 22nd, 2008
Coral reefs are one of nature’s most spectacularly beautiful sights. At home in shallow tropical waters, these living organisms are well known to divers and David Attenborough fans. They are fragile, and even small disruptions in their environment can have catastrophic consequences. Now it appears that sunscreens might be one of those disruptions. Read more…
Is That Sunscreen In Your Car Still Good?
June 11th, 2008
Summer is nearly here and temperatures have been heating up. That means it’s time to head to the beach. So is it OK to slather on that sunscreen that has been sitting in your trunk for a year? Probably not. Read more…
Skin Care Myths: Adding Sunscreens Adds SPF
June 2nd, 2008
Try this little derm math quiz:
If you apply a facial moisturizer with an SPF of 15 then add a facial sunscreen with an SPF of 30 and then apply a makeup with an SPF 15 what is the total SPF protection you are getting? Read more…
Is the Tanning Industry the New Big Tobacco?
March 31st, 2008
The $5 billion tanning industry has taken a bold step this week in a media campaign promoting the benefits and downplaying the risks of tanning. Read more…
