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Some common misconceptions about sun damage

www.smartskincare.com // 5 Apr, 2007

Most of the people don't know that many sunscreens do not protect from skin aging and that staying out of direct sunlight will prevent only part of sun damage. The reason sunlight and tanning beds are bad for your skin is ultraviolet radiation (UV-light or UV-rays for short), which represents a small but important portion of the sunlight spectrum. More →

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What is sunscreen and SPF

www.medicinenet.com // 5 Apr, 2007

Sun protection is simply guarding yourself and others from the adverse effects of sunlight. Aside from the hazards of heat, the sun poses the danger of sunburn, which can permanently damage the skin and cause skin cancer. So we have to protect the scin with sunscreens. More →

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Do no harm to your skin

www.smartskincare.com // 5 Apr, 2007

Some skincare activities may do more harm then good when misused or overused. In particular, excessive cleansing strips the skin of protective sebum and may lead to dryness, skin sensitivity and other problems. More →

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Are You Allergic to the Sun?

"Sun poisoning" is really an allergic reaction to the sun that occurs when skin is exposed to sunlight for the first time in the early spring, or during a winter vacation. While people with light skin are most susceptible to sunburn, sun allergy affects people of all skin colors. More →

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