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  • So long, sunscreen? Scientists suggest red wine helps prevent sunburn

    So long, sunscreen? Scientists suggest red wine helps prevent sunburn

    (CBS) Think sunscreen is the only way to prevent sunburn? A new study suggests there’s another way besides a tube of sunscreen – and it can be found at your nearest grocery or liquor store. […]

     
  • Sunscreen Use May Lead to Vitamin D Deficiency

    Sunscreen Use May Lead to Vitamin D Deficiency

    Using the amount and sun protection factor of sunscreen recommended by the World Health Organization is associated with little or no vitamin D production, suggesting that regular sunscreen use may lead to vitamin D deficiency, […]

     
  • Study: Many Sunscreens May Be Accelerating Cancer

    Study: Many Sunscreens May Be Accelerating Cancer

    Andrew Schneider, Senior Public Health Correspondent WASHINGTON (May 24) — Almost half of the 500 most popular sunscreen products may actually increase the speed at which malignant cells develop and spread skin cancer because they contain […]

     
  • Pomegranate: Nature’s Oldest Ultraviolet Protection

    Pomegranate: Nature’s Oldest Ultraviolet Protection

    Howard Murad, MD Posted: June 23, 2008, from the June 2006 issue of Skin Inc. magazine. Pomegranates are, by far, one of the oldest natural remedies known to man. Before there was medicine, there was […]

     
  • UV Protection

    UV Protection

    With the alarming numbers of skin cancers being diagnosed around the world, it is increasingly evident that people of all colors need protection from ultraviolet radiation. Protection should begin as soon as a baby is […]

     
  • TRIED & TESTED: Armed with sun protection

    TRIED & TESTED: Armed with sun protection

    Sleeves that promise to block damaging rays of the sun? Meena Sreenivasan is amazed I HAD the opportunity recently to try a product from SunSoul Clothing, a pair of arm sleevelets. Here’s the thing: When […]

     
  • Strawberries and cream: Sun lotion made from popular fruit could be more effective

    Strawberries and cream: Sun lotion made from popular fruit could be more effective

    Strawberries and cream have long been a winning combination. But according to new scientific research, these two fabled constituents of summer could also come together in a more useful way – by protecting us from […]

     
  • Makeup is Not A Sunscreen According to Skin Cancer Foundation and Lakes Dermatology

    Makeup is Not A Sunscreen According to Skin Cancer Foundation and Lakes Dermatology

    Manufacturers attempt to entice you to buy their makeup with low SPF. Don’t be fooled. It’s not really sunscreen. It’s makeup. Las Vegas, Nevada Dermatologists love multi-use, multi-purpose products, but sunscreen in makeup isn’t one […]

     
  • Don’t Forget About Protecting Your Eyes When You Put on Sunscreen

    Don’t Forget About Protecting Your Eyes When You Put on Sunscreen

    If you’re wearing sunglasses without sufficient ultraviolet (UV) protection, throw them out. Just in time to celebrate Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month — I know, who knew?! Trading in your current specs for ones that offer […]

     
  • Essilor’s new gambit for eye UV protection

    Essilor’s new gambit for eye UV protection

    CHENNAI, JULY 12: Remember the time you smeared on sun block of SPF 50 when headed to the beach or swimming on a particularly hot day. Now, Essilor, the maker of the Crizal brand of […]

     
  • Sunscreen pills could become new option for sun protection

    Sunscreen pills could become new option for sun protection

    By Katie Virtue CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the sun beats down on Charlotte, many people are swimming to stay cool and lathering on the sunscreen before heading outside. But in a few years, you may be […]

     
  • Use Sunscreen

    Use Sunscreen

    Your first measure of protection is applying sunscreen. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. The SPF number represents the level of protection you will receive against UV rays. There are […]

     
 
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