November 23, 2010 – 4:30 pm
Dry skin requires particular care and attention as it is prone to a variety of problems. Regular moisturizing and application of other protective lotions and treatments is necessary on a regular basis. This is done to avoid the common conditions that this skin type is susceptible to.
Unfortunately most skin care products that are of a […]
November 11, 2010 – 2:39 pm
SPF is the acronym for Sun Protection factor. Your skin has a natural SPF, partly determined by how much melanin you have, or how darkly pigmented your skin is. If you have a darker skin tone, then it is likely that you may have a higher natural SPF.
SPF is a number that you can use […]
November 9, 2010 – 12:47 pm
The sun provides us with Vitamin D, which we all need to survive. A lack of Vitamin D in the body can cause problems ranging anywhere from joint pain to colon cancer. While the sun is a part of our everyday life, prolonged exposure without protection can lead to hazardous effects on our body. Here […]
November 3, 2010 – 12:43 pm
UV or ultraviolet rays are light waves that we cannot see with our eyes, similar to infrared, radio or microwave waves.
There are 3 different types of UV, called UVA, UVB and UVC. UVC is the most harmful type of UV radiation but is completely filtered by the atmosphere and does not reach the earth’s surface. […]
October 28, 2010 – 1:02 pm
Baldness or hair loss is usually something only adults need to worry about. But in a few cases, teens lose their hair, too — and it may be a sign that something’s going on.
Hair loss during adolescence can mean a person may be sick or just not eating right. Some medications or medical treatments, like […]