With Memorial Day under our belt, we have begun the unofficial start of the summer season. I live in New Jersey, and we have already had to use sunscreen at least 10 times. So when BzzAgent asked me to try Coppertone’s new Continuous Spray sunscreen, I jumped at the chance. I not only got to ...
Sun lovers are always very careful of purchasing the correct SPF product to avoid skin damage and sunburn from the sun’s UVA and UVB. It is equally important to protect ones mouth. Use specific lip balms for sun protection ensure that your lips do not get burned. This article will review several of the top ...
Attracting bears to its succulent but bitter pink fruit, this low shrub earned its name: Arctostaphylos uva ursi, the species part being Latin for “bear’s grape.” The leaves of this potent herb are alternately known as bearberry and uva ursi. Used by both Native Americans and the Chinese for centuries for urinary tract infections and ...
Uva ursi, a potently effective herbal treatment for urinary tract infections, can be safe when it is used for short periods of time by healthy adults. However, some people should not take uva ursi, due to the potential risk for serious side effects and drug interactions. If you are interested in taking uva ursi, consult ...
Many psoriasis sufferers are under the impression that tanning beds can help treat or control the condition. Is there actually any truth to this though? Will spending fifteen to twenty minutes a few times a week help ensure that your psoriasis is more manageable? Here are some of the things that you should know about ...
I know what you are thinking. “‘The only product’? My sunscreen offers protection from UVA and UVB rays. Isn’t that complete protection?” No. Let’s start by assuming you really do not know the difference between UVA and UVB rays. Get out your pen and paper – write this down! UVB rays are the ones that ...
