Are Screens Bad for Your Skin?
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The short answer is yes. Research shows that the blue light emitted from our electronic devices (...
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What are the Pros and Cons of Chemical and Physical Sunscreens?
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You may have heard your dermatologist say that the best skin care is sunscreen. And while we all ...
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Is the Sun Stressing You Out?
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Your time outdoors should relieve your stress, not add to it. After all, spending time in nature ...
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5 Reasons to Wear UV Protective Clothing
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We love sunscreen. It’s one of our very favorite inventions - especially for the bits that you ju...
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How Does UV Protective Clothing Work?
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As spring approaches and we spend more time outdoors, it's crucial to consider the harmful effect...
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The Healing Power of Nature: Science Speaks Up
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In a world dominated by screens, a shift towards nature is gaining recognition for its profound i...
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Palm Oil and Conscious Consumerism
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Palm oil is such a commonly used ingredient in so many products that those of us living in consum...
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Do You Need to Wear Sunscreen in the Winter?
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While we may associate sun protection with sunny summer days, the winter sun can be just as harmf...
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Glowing from Within: The Power of Skin-Boosting Vitamins
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In the pursuit of healthy and radiant skin, skincare routines often take center stage. However, t...
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11 Foods that Are Good for Your Skin
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A healthy diet can have a positive impact on your skin by providing essential nutrients that prom...
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UVA vs. UVB Rays: Do You Know the Difference?
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Whether you're a sun lover, skincare enthusiast, or simply curious about the science behind sun p...
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The Sun and Your Skin: Balancing Positive and Negative Effects
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The sun, with its warm embrace and life-giving light, has a profound impact on our lives. While ...
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Is Sunshine the Best Source of Vitamin D?
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In a word: No. Which is great news if you're like me and wear sunscreen and a hat whenever you're outside. While UV light is an efficient method of Vitamin D absorption, there is no true marker of how much is enough. What we DO know for sure is that spending 15-30 minutes a day in the sun without sunscreen in UV light will cause sun damage to your skin over time. That's why dermatologists recommend that we spare our skin and seek Vitamin D in foods and/or supplements.
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Holiday gift guide
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Although we’re “back” from the pandemic and our collective nerves are somewhat soothed after a tense primary election season, the holidays come with their own set of inflammatory pressures. Gift buying, travel planning and end-of-year work demands foist a trio of challenges that can feel like juggling kittens (or something less adorable). That’s why I’ve chosen PINK (and some silver) for this year's holiday gift guide. It’s the color of calm, hope, warmth and comfort. It’s playful and sensual. It wants you to take a bubble bath and chew bubble gum. It purrs. Pink is downright mirthful.
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