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With the sun beginning its emergence after winter’s hibernation, it is time once again to seriously think about sun protection. EltaMD offers natural broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection for every skin type, along with a full range of skin care products. Founded with the purpose of combining responsible and innovative application of medical expertise and science, EltaMD products use only the best ingredients to enhance the skin’s natural beauty while protecting and nourishing it. Not available i

The longer days and warmer temperatures mean that summer is just around the corner. Before exposing your skin to the harsh rays of the sun, there are a few things you can do to lessen the damage.Moisturize and hydrate: The harshness of the sun can lead to dry, damaged skin, even in humid climates. Your skin will also need to load up on vitamins and antioxidants to fight the free radicals and damage caused by UV rays. Finding a light moisturizer with antioxidants, like vitamins A, C and E, and us

While there’s nothing wrong with getting older, we certainly can’t say we’re in any rush. But between long days at work and hectic hours at home, it’s no wonder why we’re aging faster than we should be. Here are the top ten reasons why you’re aging faster than you should and how you can prevent it:You’re not drinking enough water. Dehydrated skin tends to be flaky and less resilient, which often results in skin more prone to wrinkling. Drinking water, however, will help to soften and detoxify im

Along with dry skin, the harsh conditions of winter cause painful chapped lips. As much as you try to protect your body, inevitably your lips remain vulnerable to the sun, wind, dry air, and low temperatures. Additionally, your lips have only a thin layer of skin, which makes it easier to loose moisture. In fact, you tend to lose more than ten times as much moisture through your lips than anywhere else. However, you do not have to suffer through the entire season with unkissable lips. Follo

Did you know that your skin is this largest organ in your body? And therefore the most vulnerable? Which is all the more reason to treat it with kid gloves, so to speak.When choosing a sunscreen, first look for the words “protects against both UVA and UVB rays.” Next consider the types: there are two, physical blockers and ones that are chemically-based. Physical blockers are reflective (cause a rebound or bouncing-off effect) and refractive (causing light rays to change direction) – zinc and t