Sunscreen is a primary defense against ultraviolet radiation on exposed skin. Some people believe that sunscreen does more harm than good and refuse to wear sunscreen for sun protection. They believe that sunscreens contain toxic compounds that will heavily impact their health. Many of these concerns stemmed from what is communicated on social media. This [...]
Skin cancer is often associated with individuals with lighter skin tones, but it is important to recognize that people of color can also be at risk. Despite having more melanin, which offers some protection against UV radiation, individuals with darker skin are not immune to skin cancer. About 1-2% of all cancers in Black people [...]
You’ve definitely seen the letters ‘SPF’ on your sunscreen bottle, but what about ‘PA’? The PA+ rating system is another measurement for sun protection, but what does it stand for and what do all the ‘+’ signs after it indicate? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, and measures how long you receive protection from [...]
The sun is out and the weather is warm...what parent doesn’t want their young children to go outside and play? However, one blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence can nearly double a person’s risk of developing melanoma–the most serious form of skin cancer. To minimize the risk of developing skin cancer, it is critical for [...]
It is highly emphasized to protect your skin when going out in the sun, but hair requires the same attention, too! Hair can get damaged from the sun’s UV rays and from summertime activities, such as swimming. The heightened stress on our hair leads to dryness, dullness, and unhealthy hair. How the Sun Affects [...]
Melasma is a chronic, recurrent skin condition characterized by patches and spots that are darker than your natural skin tone. The most common place for melasma to appear is on the face–on the forehead, cheeks, nose, upper lip, and chin. However, it can still develop in other areas, including the neck or arms. The epidermis [...]