Myth: If you’re Not in Direct Sun, You Have Nothing to Worry About
This myth couldn’t be further from the truth. You’d be surprised the amount of UV rays that are being reflected and coming into contact with your skin when you least expect it.
First, you’re not safe on an overcast day. 70% of the sun’s [...]

Myth: Donning a Cover-Up Allows you to Skip the Sunscreen
This couldn’t be further from the truth- while a long sleeved tee will protect you from the sun’s harmful rays; it has an SPF of only 7. That means that you’ll be safe for around 70 minutes in the sun before you’ll start to broil. (The [...]

Myth: It Takes Years to See Effects of the Sun on Your Skin
It’s impossible to know exactly how long it took for marks on your skin to appear, but studies have found that things like freckles, spots, little lines, and broken blood vessels can develop within weeks of sun exposure. UV rays alter pigment and [...]

Myth: A Sunburn Does More Damage That a Suntan
While it’s often called a healthy glow, sporting a suntan is actually just as destructive to your skin as a raw, pink sunburn. Both a tan and a burn are triggered by UVA and UVB rays, two types of invisible light emitted by the sun and indoor [...]

Want to know the number one thing you can do to prevent premature aging? It has to do with the sun- not that you should avoid it at all costs, but how to enjoy it without damaging your skin cells.
Some facts:
Just five sunburns in your lifetime can double your chances of developing skin cancer.
Many dermatologists [...]

For Redness:
Sunscreen.
It can’t be stressed enough how important using sunscreen every day is when it comes to healthy skincare. Redness is caused by broken blood vessels, and broken blood vessels are caused by two things: sun exposure and rosacea. And, rosacea itself is thought to be exacerbated by sun exposure. The bottom line: if you’re [...]

Blotchiness and discoloration usually come in two forms: brown spots- caused primarily by the sun- and redness, which can be a condition like rosacea, or just general inflammation.
For Brown Spots:
Everyday Sunscreen.
Using a high-SPF sunscreen every day is your best defense for preventing brown spots and allowing those present to fade. Beware though, just [...]

Diminishing Pores and Treating Breakouts continued

Benzoyl Peroxide, Sulfur, Tea Tree Oil, and Triclosan.
All four of these products are great at killing the bacteria that cause acne and, for greatest results, should be used in combination with salicylic acids and retinoids. If you’re experiencing anything beyond minor breakouts, these products are key to demising pores and [...]

Diminishing Pores and Treating Breakouts
When it comes to treating acne, vigilance is always key. The biggest mistake anyone can make is giving up after only a few weeks because they don’t think they’ve seen results. You have to treat your entire face, every day, even after the breakout is over. It’s the daily routine that [...]

Reducing Wrinkles continued
Antioxidants.
If you’re looking for a resurgence in skin tone and texture, antioxidants are a lifesaver for any skincare treatment and should be at the top of your list of skincare products. Antioxidants help protect the skin from free radicals during the day. While many sunscreens are already packed with them, you can also [...]