Surfing is one of life’s unique outdoor pleasures, but it can be hard on your skin. So how can you enjoy surfing and still keep your skin happy? Continue reading
Tag Archives: sunscreen
Does Sun Exposure Cause Melanoma?
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Sun causes melanoma skin cancer. Sun protects you against melanoma skin cancer. Which is correct? Read on to find out. Continue reading
Some Sunscreens Kill Coral
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. Continue reading
Is That Sunscreen In Your Car Still Good?
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. Continue reading
Skin Care Myths: Adding Sunscreens Adds SPF
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? Continue reading