Vitamin D levels and sunscreen
Hi Kelly – I changed your question just a bit to not mention a specific product as a solution because we don’t want to promote unproven skincare products on the...
White spots and sun damage on the arms
You’re so welcome. I love the questions you all ask, and just when I think I’ve heard them all…..someone comes up with another really great one. 🙂 Well……we know what...
Should I be worried about my sunscreen?
These are all important issues. Sunscreen is being used in almost every country on this planet. Too much sun damages skin, causes skin cancer, and speeds up skin aging. Therefore,...
Rebuttal to Outside Magazine’s Piece “Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?”
This is my rebuttal to an article called “Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?”, by Rowan Jacobsen. You can find here on Outside Magazine. 6 Reasons Why You Should “Junk” this...
Consumer Reports on sunscreens – why you shouldn’t believe it!
Ok – so I had to go back and reread this because I read it months ago, and couldn’t remember exactly what I thought the problem was. LOL. My problem...
White spots or dots on the skin. What are these?
Blotchy skin, in general, is currently considered by many cultures to be unattractive. Most cultures value even toned skin without red spots, white spots or brown spots. So whiter spots...
How to use sunscreen effectively and not spend a fortune!
A reader Micheal (thank you!) asked about how to use sunscreen effectively without breaking the bank on products. And, I think I’ve confused you all a little in previous posts...
What is the correct information about zinc oxide in sunscreens?
I’m thinking the easiest way to explain this is to use the table below. Please remember that the SPF number – like 30 or 50 – only refers to the...
Why lip sunscreen is so important!
This is great. I’ve seen at least 4 patients in the last two weeks with problems on the lips with precancerous spots and skin cancers. This is a frequent problem....
TOP 24 MUST HAVE SKINCARE PRODUCTS FOR 2018
I love putting this together because we all want the most healthy, vibrant skin we can have. And finding the best skincare products for our particular skin makes a difference....
