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It's an unavoidable fact that our skin will age with time; however, there are many natural approaches we can take to help protect it and slow the aging process. From eating a well-balanced diet to getting enough sleep to avoiding harmful skin care ingredients and more, you can keep your skin healthy and looking its best!Eat a Well-Balanced DietOur skin cells are produced from the nutrients we obtain from food and beverages, so it makes sense that...

Now that it's summertime, you may be using sunscreen more frequently. It probably comes as no surprise that some sunscreens are more effective than others. But you may not be aware that your sunscreen might not be protecting you from all types of UV damage- even if it IS preventing you from getting burned. How UV Rays Affect Your SkinThere are two main types of ultraviolet rays: UVB and UVA. UVB rays generally only penetrate the outer layers...

Sunscreen is an important tool for protecting the skin from the sun’s powerful rays. But finding one that is safe and effective can be surprisingly difficult and confusing, partly because there is disagreement about whether or not particular ingredients are safe. So I will try to provide an overview of some of the major concerns related to various sunscreen ingredients.There are two basic types of active ingredients in sunscreens: chemical and ph...

Summer is here, and as the days warm up, you may be thinking more about how to protect your skin from the sun. Sunscreen is probably the best-known method of preventing sunburns, but there are additional ways to protect your skin from sun damage. Before looking at “sun safety,” let’s learn a little bit about how UV rays affect the skin.The Effects of the Sun’s RaysThere are two types of solar radiation that tend to do the most harm: ultraviolet A...