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Summer skin must-haves

Regardless of your skin tone, protecting your skin with a minimal sunscreen can save you from spottiness, sunburns and even cancer. Here are some great skin solutions to cater to all your skin’s need throughout the summer: … As for sunscreens , spray bottles usually give you effective sun protection with an even reach to minimize streakiness. Coco suggests Minesol Protect by Roc with an SPF 30. Developed with dermatologists, Minesol Protect atomizer provides expert … Continue reading

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How to Prevent and Treat Childhood Sports Injuries …

Remember to include sunscreen and a hat (when possible) to reduce the chance of sunburn , which is a type of injury to the skin. Sun protection may also decrease the chances of malignant melanoma—a potentially deadly skin cancer—or other skin cancers that … Injury prevention: Strength training (particularly knees and shoulders), aerobics (exercises that develop the strength and endurance of heart and lungs), warmup exercises, proper coaching, and use of safety equipment. … Continue reading

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Health Alert: Common sunscreen ingredient may cause cancer …

I never knew that some compounds in sun screen may be carcinogens… http://www.wvec.com/news/topstories/storie….15f5bc1b.html#. QUOTE. Safety concerns shine light on sunscreens 06:31 PM EDT on Monday, May 11, 2009. VIRGINIA BEACH – As summer approaches, the ads begin, … Medical experts say the ingredients are key to protection , but debate rages about the safety of a common ingredient in sunscreen – oxybenzone, also known as benzophenone 3, an organic compound. … Continue reading

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Steps to keep your skin and hair healthy

Limit exposure to the midday sun (10 am-4 pm). • Wear protective clothing, such as wide-brimmed hats and long sleeves. • Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher and with both UVA and UVB protection. … Continue reading

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Keeping Kids Protected Under the Sun

Sun bathing is thought of as a healthy and natural way to get your skin some Vitamin D. But current environmental studies have warned that our ozone layer, the only protection we have against the sun’s harmful rays, is slowly depleting. … Cotton garments offer both protection and comfort. Avoid shorts and sleeveless tees that leave the shoulders and legs exposed. If it can’t be helped, use some strong sunscreen of at least SPF 15 with UVA and UVB. … Continue reading

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UV Maternity Swimsuits: Protecting You and Your Baby

Maternity swimsuits can help not only against sunburn which is often quite painful, but also deter ultraviolet rays which can do some permanent harm to skin. … The rays of the sun contain a myriad of light waves that are often invisible to the eye. While a normal, healthy person can simply splash on a little sunscreen to do the job, a mother needs all the protection she can get if she does not want to endanger her baby. maternity swimsuits … Continue reading

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Safe Sunscreen | Dr. Mommy Health Tips

Before you know it, summer will be right upon on us and with that comes the risk of sunburns . It is wise to not get too much sun for risk of skin damage and. … Until next time,. my-signature1. Posted by Dr. Mommy Health Tips on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 5:36 pm. Filed under Featured, Tips · Tagged with direct sunlight, Dr. Mommy, Dr. Mommy Health Tips, safe sunscreen , sunburn safety , Sunshine is the main sourse of Vitamin D, Vitamin D importance, Zinc oxide as sunscreen … Continue reading

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