Sun damage from skiing or snowboarding
Sunburns aren’t just a discomfort of the summer. You can actually get a sunburn during every season. The culprit behind suntans and...
- Nov 25, 2020
Car windows won't protect you against UV rays
You may not realize it, but the window separating you from the sun’s rays isn’t doing a great job of truly protecting you.
- Nov 16, 2020
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Xeroderma pigmentosum, which is commonly known as XP, is an inherited condition characterized by an extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV)
- Oct 27, 2020
Avoiding sun exposure after a facelift
Even though the effects of face lift surgery are permanent, that doesn’t mean that new skin damage can’t develop.
- Oct 14, 2020
What is melasma?
Melasma appears when pigment- producing cells become hyperactive and produce too much pigment in certain areas of the skin.
- Sep 29, 2020
About sunscreen and how to use it correctly
A sunscreen absorbs or reflects some of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation and thus helps to prevent skin damage.
- Sep 17, 2020
Chemical peels and sun exposure
A chemical peel is a skin- resurfacing procedure. Before and after a chemical peel, the skin is extremely vulnerable to sun damage.
- Sep 3, 2020
Everything you need to know about UV radiation and your skin
UV rays are natural energy that’s produced by the sun. Sun rays are the strongest and pose the highest risk late-morning to mid-afternoon.