Sunlight has a profound effect on the skin causing premature skin aging, skin cancer and a host of skin changes. Exposure to ultraviolet light, UVA or UVB, from sunlight accounts for 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging. Repeated overexposure to UV rays can lead to various skin damages, including:
Fine lines
Wrinkles
Age spots, freckles, […]
Contrary to the popular beauty myth that 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed, the skin is an extremely effective barrier. The skin’s complex, water-resistant structure fulfills numerous protective functions against environmental exposures, such as UV radiation and other harmful toxins; as well as chemical, microbial and physical influences. The nature […]
We see a lot of products with long, chemical-sounding names, but the companies that manufacture them often tell us they are completely natural and chemical-free. What’s going on here?
What is a chemical? It is simply two or more atoms joined together. Chemicals give structure to the world, composing the architecture the makes up every […]
It’s summer, which means time outdoors, time in the water and time in the sun. Daily sun protection is essential no matter the season and diligent sun protection is vital for outdoor summer activity.
But sunburns can happen, and relief means more than easing discomfort – it also requires treating injured skin.
A sunburn is exactly […]
MYTH 1: PURE OXYGEN keeps skin young and healthy.
In 1937, Hans Adolf Krebs published a study on cellular respiration. The study shows that the level of cellular respiration was higher in younger than older skin. This led to some to speculate that INCREASING skin respiration is the key to reversing skin ageing.
We now know […]
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