by Jodi | Jun 22, 2012
Question: When applying sunscreen, should you rub it in so it’s invisible, or leave it as a white coating (not quite as stylish)? Answer: Well, it depends on the type of sunscreen you are using. Most spray-ons will rub in invisibly. But if you are using a white...
by Jodi | Jun 22, 2012
Question: My son goes to camp all day and I need a good sunscreen because he has sensitive skin and is very fair. I’ve also heard that there is a certain chemical that kids should not be exposed to because it causes cancer. And, are the sprays as effective as...
by Jodi | Jun 21, 2012
Question: I recently went out for a day on a boat with friends and even though I used SPF 50 sunscreen all day, I still got burned. What did I do wrong? Answer: There’s a lot of news in sunscreen ingredients and thinking these days so lets update how you buy,...
by Jodi | Jun 14, 2012
Question: “I read about some new sunscreen labeling rules in a magazine but I don’t really know how they apply to me when I’m standing in the store aisle trying to choose sunscreen! Can you help?” Answer: Of course! These new FDA sunscreen...
by Jodi | May 31, 2012
Tip: Even on a cloudy day you are still exposing your skin to both UVA and UVB radiation, so wear sunscreen even if the sun isn’t shining! The ozone layer is an atmospheric layer around the Earth that blocks most (not all) of solar UV radiation. It is the Earth’s...
