There are people who love to debate whether an SPF number such as 70 is actually any more beneficial as a sunblock than an SPF sunscreen with a ranking of 15 or 50, but for most people a higher SPF allows them to err on the side of caution when it comes to sun protection. ...
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 ...
Tanning beds are becoming an extremely popular way to get a quick, natural looking tan without having to sit outside in the blazing hot sun. They are also not as harmful as the sun. Tanning beds can even provide certain benefits to you if you use the proper precautions. However, if you don’t protect yourself, ...
When choosing a sunblock for my face, I consider several important factors. First, and most importantly it must protect against both UVB and UVA rays. UVB rays cause most burning, but protecting against UVA rays is just as important. UVA rays are the ones that penetrate deeply into the skin and cause cellular damage and ...
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 ...
Neutrogena has released a new line of sunblock products that contain Helioplex, which blocks not only UVB sunburning rays, but also UVA skin-damaging and aging rays of the sun. This new product has made it to shelves everywhere in the United States, and has become a popularly sold product. Here is my review of the ...