Most people know of the immediate effects of a sunburn, whether it be the literal burn and sensitivity, heightened risk for skin cancer, or eventual peeling that takes place. However, a new study has revealed that sun damage continues for hours after initial exposure. Looking forward to getting some sun during the long weekend? You…
As the last day of school approaches, parents and students are beginning to think about how to spend their summer break. For some, this summer might include a family vacation to a popular destination. For others, it’s an opportunity to spend some time at the local beach or pool. Or, you may be planning to…
Who doesn’t love picnics and barbecues? Thing is, if you don’t practice safe food preparation, outdoor eating can also set the stage for foodborne illness. Every year approximately 1 in 6 Americans gets sick, and 128,000 are hospitalized from foodborne diseases, according to the CDC. Among 31 known pathogens, most deaths occur from Salmonella, Toxoplasma,…
Summer is officially here, which means many of us are likely to be looking forward to a well-deserved vacation. For almost half of those who are jetting off abroad, the ideal vacation involves sun, sea and sand. But while you’re busy packing your swimsuit and flip-flops, have you taken a minute to think about how…
Year after year, the debate about the merits and dangers of detoxing rages on. Conventional medical professionals argue that the body’s impressive elimination system is all it needs to detoxify itself. Progressive and integrative health professionals argue that our bodies are overloaded with gunk, and that sensible detox programs offer an effective way of lightening…
Many people often confuse dermaplaning with dermabrasion, but what exactly distinguishes one from the other? This article originally posted on SkinInc.com. Dermaplaning is a simple and safe procedure for exfoliating the epidermis and ridding the skin of fine vellus hair (peach fuzz). It has been used for many years, but many estheticians don’t even know…
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