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May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

by on May 1, 2013 in Miscellaneous, Skin Problems & Advice, Sun Protection Advice

As you emerge from winter eager for languid days in the sun, the organizations that care about your skin cancer risk are revving up to get you the sun protection information you need right now. Take advantage of their resources and be prepared. This year enjoy the sun without the damage that leads to skin [...]

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The Best Sun Protection for Your Skin and Eyes

by on March 13, 2013 in Miscellaneous, Sun Protection Advice

It’s simple; you need to wear a hat when you’re in the sun. Combine your hat with a really good sunscreen and a pair of UV-blocking sunglasses and you’re ready to bring on the sun! Not just any hat will do, though. You need to wear a proper sun hat when you are in the [...]

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New Information Connecting Redheads and Melanoma Skin Cancer

by on January 31, 2013 in Miscellaneous, Skin Problems & Advice, Sun Protection Advice

A new scientific study published in the journal Nature has shown that redheads are more prone to melanoma skin cancers than their non-redheaded counterparts, even without sun exposure. Yes, if you’re a fair-skinned redhead (Fitz type 1 with red hair, freckles, inability to tan, and blue eyes), you have an increased risk even if you’re [...]

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Top 3 Tips For Gorgeous, Healthy Skin in 2013

by on December 31, 2012 in Acne, Anti-Aging Skin Care, Diet, Nutrition, & Natural Health, Miscellaneous, Skin Problems & Advice, Sun Protection Advice

The holiday rush is over.  Now it’s time to get back to doing the things that are are good for you – and that includes taking good care of your skin. Did you know that your skin is your biggest organ? The health of your skin and the quality of your life are unalterably linked. [...]

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What Sunscreen Is Best after Summer?

by on November 6, 2012 in Anti-Aging Skin Care, Sun Protection Advice

I received a really important and straightforward question about post-summer sun protection.  One of my blog readers sent it in as a comment on my October 15th post Best Procedures To Brighten Your Complexion Fast.  It’s such a good question and I know that many of you share the concern because I’m asked it so [...]

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The 3 Best Skin Care Tips for Personal Care

by on October 29, 2012 in Acne, Anti-Aging Skin Care, Dandruff, Miscellaneous, Rosacea, Skin Problems & Advice, Sun Protection Advice

If you asked me to pick the absolute highest “return-on-investment” steps for your daily skin care, what would they be?  For people whose time, money, and/or energy are limited, where do you get your greatest skin care ROI? I love this sort of question, the “if I were stranded on a desert island, what skin [...]

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