Are you making these top sunscreen mistakes?

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,...

What you must know about new FDA sunscreen label rules

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...

The sun and ultraviolet (UV) light

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...

Children and sun exposure

Children are particularly at risk of the dangers of sun exposure. Children’s skin is more sensitive to the sun’s rays. A sunburn in childhood increases the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers later on in life. Children are more exposed to the sun because they...

Today is Melanoma Monday

Take an extra moment today to check your moles because today is Melanoma Monday®. Have your skin checked at least once per year with a dermatologist to avoid any type of skin cancer, especially if your skin has been or is overexposed to the sun or UV radiation from...

Inaugural post … and croissants!

Wow…today is the inaugural blog…I don’t really know what to say. I guess, Welcome! Welcome to my blog! I will certainly try to give you my honest opinion, feedback and of course, answers to your skin care concerns and questions. Anything having to do with...