Summer is here! As we spend more time outside, it’s as important to make sure you keep your skin safe from the sun’s harmful rays. Here are some easy Do’s and Don’ts for you to remember as you head into the warm weather: DO reapply sunscreen frequently. Reapplication is often forgotten when we’re out having fun in the […]
I hope it’s hot and sunny where you are! With the onset of summer comes the use of certain products that can be hazardous to your health. With this in mind, I’ve compiled some simple healthy alternatives to toxic summer products which I think you might appreciate. 1. Instead of using Raid to repel flies […]
Summer is just around the corner! We all know to use sunscreen to protect our skin when we’re out in the sun, but how do you choose the best sunscreen? Did you know the ingredients in some sunscreens can be harmful to your heath? Studies show that one of the most common sunscreen ingredients, oxybenzone, […]
There is an interesting article (and accompanying television segment) from plastic surgeon and fellow ASAPS member, Dr. Arthur Perry, on the possible long-term side effects of chemical sunscreens. From his article on www.doctoroz.com: There are 17 individual sunscreen ingredients that are FDA approved: 15 of these are clear chemicals that absorb UV light and two […]
