La Roche-Posay sunscreen

Bemotrizinol – the Latest Sunscreen

You may have heard that a new sunscreen product is coming to market.  Bemotrizinol, also known as BEMT or Tinosorb S or Parasol Shield, is the first sunscreen to be approved for use in the US by...

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How do you I choose a good UPF article of clothing?

Composition of yarn (cotton t-shirts only have a UPF of 8, where polyester or shiny silks are usually higher) Tightness of weave (tighter is better) Color (darker and bright colors usually...

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Sunlight is a source of Vitamin D synthesis, and also provides mood lifting qualities

However, it has downsides as well. Solar radiation not only causes skin cancer, but also can make you look older. Who wants that? (Not me!) And, what can we do about it? First, I want to say that...

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Did you know that even UPF clothing does not cover all exposed skin? That’s where sunscreen comes in.

unscreen labels can be very tricky. Here’s what I look for when reading them: What is the product made of? Just like ice cream can be chocolate or vanilla, sunscreen comes in two major flavors:...

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