Choosing the Right Sunscreen
There is more to sunscreens that meets the eye. Here are a few points you should keep in mind when selecting one: 1. Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is not the only way to judge sunscreen. SPF gives an indication of how well a sunscreen will protect your skin from ultraviolet-B light (which causes sunburn and skin cancer. ) but tells you nothing about a sunscreen's ability to protect you from ultraviolet-A light (which causes wrinkles, and also contributes to skin cancer). If you want protection against UV-A, be sure that your sunscreen includes avobenzone (Parsol-1789), Mexoryl®, titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide

Melasma Prevention and Treatment
Melasma represents increased pigmentation of the facial regions that particularly affects women. It is one of the most common reasons that women seek the advice of dermatologists. Although it is one of the most frustrating conditions to treat as the “veil” of increased pigmentation descends over the face, there is a lot of good news in the fight against this rampant affliction, raising hopes that truly effective remedies are just around the corner.

Non-Comedogenic Cosmetics
You may have heard of oil free moisturizers, or non-comedogenic moisturizers. Oil free labels such as Colladerma and Nutraderm have a very thin consistency, and have been proven to be oil-free.

Sun Care Tips and Facts---Protect Your Skin
It's summer! That means vacation, beaches, tennis and of course sun shine. Although we get Vitamin D from the sun, it is thought that you really don't need more than minutes of sunshine a week in order to get the required amount. Unfortunately there really is no such thing as a safe tan. So protect yourself and your family members with the following tips on sun care.

Sunlight Can Help Your Psoriasis
UVB light from exposure to sunlight can help your psoriasis condition. This light causes the skin to burn, and it’s this effect that has the side benefit of healing psoriasis.

Sunscreen and Sunburn FAQ
While some experts believe that frequent application during sun exposure is beneficial, some experiments have shown that a single application of sunscreen will suffice for the day.

Sunscreen Facts
Sun avoidance and the use of regular sunscreens are widely promoted these days by individuals and organizations interested in cancer prevention, and this message is widely heard by the public. Yet, a majority of people

The Effects of Ultraviolet Light
The skin has evolved to protect us from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Sunscreens were first developed to prevent sunburns by blocking UVB; they allowed us to prolong our time in the sun, but that resulted in increased exposure to UVA. Modern sunscreens attempt to block the whole spectrum of UV light, so are called broad spectrum. Not all so-called broad spectrum sunscreens protect skin from the whole range of UVA.

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Update on Broad-Spectrum Sunscreens
The primary environmental cause of aging of the skin and most skin cancers is ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. Its damaging effects are cumulative, so daily protection throughout life is important.

Sunscreens
Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun is the main environmental cause of photodamage and most skin cancers. Its damaging effects are cumulative, so daily protection throughout life is important.

Update on Sunscreens
Sunscreens have been around for more than 70 years. Designed originally to protect against sunburn, recognition of the various harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation has broadened the use of sunscreens.