If you’re heading to the beach for a spring vacation get-away, you might be tempted to seek shade under a beach umbrella and forego the sunscreen. But a new study says that shade from a beach umbrella provides less effective sun protection than a high-SPF sunscreen.
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Does Your Child Have a Heat Rash? Cool It Down — Here’s How
You might associate heat rash with babies. But warmer temps put active kids at a higher risk for developing heat rash, too. Find out what you need to know about preventing and treating heat rash, or “prickly heat” as it’s sometimes called.
Kids’ Sun Protection at Every Age (Infographic)
Follow these tips from Joan Tamburro, DO, to protect your kids’ skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays as they grow.
Your Warm-Weather Guide To Keeping Beautiful and Healthy
Temperatures rising outside can mean a lot of change in your beauty routine. It’s time to tune up your toenails and feet, buy a new sunhat and get serious about shaving and protecting your skin from the sun.
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Why You Need to Safeguard Your Skin During Spring Vacation
Spring is a popular time for many of us to head south on a warm-weather vacation. If you’ve ever thought about getting a head start on your summer tan during a spring trip, know that it comes with a price.
How You Can Keep Your Skin Looking Its Best
Who doesn’t want beautiful skin? Lovely, luminous skin makes you glow and helps you to look healthy and full of vitality. Here is our guide to keep your skin looking its best.
Keep Your Skin, Hair Looking Great After Menopause (Video)
If you’ve been through menopause, you may notice some unwelcome changes in your hair and skin. But good eating and grooming habits can keep you looking great.
How to Find the Best Sunscreen to Avoid Aging Your Skin
Think you know what sunscreen is and what it’s supposed to do? If you’re like most people, you probably don’t. A new study finds the majority of consumers don’t completely understand the information on a sunscreen label. Northwestern University researchers surveyed 114 patients at a dermatology clinic to determine what they knew and understood about sunscreen. Researchers gave the patients … Read More
Why Dark-Skinned People Need to Know About Skin Cancer
Let’s be clear right from the start. No matter what color your skin is, if you’re exposed to the sun, there’s a possibility that you can get skin cancer. “Darker skin tends to have more of a pigment called melanin to protect from the sun’s harmful rays,” says dermatologist Angela Kyei, MD. “That doesn’t mean … Read More
The Best Strategies To Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer
One reason we all look forward to the balmier months is the ability to enjoy the sun once again. But, as we all know, the sun’s rays can be harmful. Be smart about exposing your skin to the sun’s damaging rays.