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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...

If you’re a regular follower of the Verefina blog, you know that what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. The skin is not only the largest organ of the body, but also a permeable one that absorbs much of what goes on it.Children’s skin is no different. In fact, a child's skin (and therefore her body) is more susceptible than that of adults to the effects of topical toxins. There are a couple of key differences between...