Sun Safety
As we pack away our winter coats and gloves and rollout the capris and dresses, we should be getting our sunscreen ready to protect our skin from the hot sun. The sun is an excellent source of vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium and…
Tag Archives: Sun Protection
More than just a fashion statement
It’s July! What does that mean? Happy UV Safety month! Most people know about the importance of using sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun’s harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays, but what about protection for your eyes? Although most of us choose the perfect shades…
I Hate Sunburn
The end is finally here! I’m beyond excited to leave school and start my summer vacation. I already have so many plans and goals I want to achieve during the summer. I’m so ready for the feeling of the warm sun hitting my skin, how…
Save Your Skin
After a long and snowy winter the sun has finally made an appearance! If you are anything like me that means you are ready to hit the beach and spend a lot more time outdoors. More time soaking up rays makes it even more important…
It Could Happen to Anyone…
Just a few weeks ago I was enjoying my summer like most teens by hitting the beach and the lake to soak up some sun. I’ve always had the attitude “that will never happen to me” when it comes to things such as cancer, but…
Protecting the Skin You’re In
It’s easy to get too much sun exposure outdoors, and it’s important to take the necessary precautions to absorb the least amount of UV rays possible. Being exposed to the sun without sunscreen and using tanning booths dramatically increases your chances of getting skin cancer….