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Oct 5, 2020

Does the Zinc in Sunscreen Get into Your Bloodstream?

Zinc is an essential mineral that has many beneficial effects, including acting as a physical sunscreen. Zinc oxide is found in many of...

Oct 5, 2020

Maltese Cross: What Does It Have to Do With the Skin Barrier?

The skin barrier is made up of lipids (fats) that surround skin cells. There are three types of these lipids: ceramides, fatty acids, and...

Aug 30, 2020

Why Is My Skin Dry in the Summer?

We often talk about dry skin in the winter, but dry, itchy skin can be an equally challenging problem in the summer for many people. If...

Aug 17, 2020

Is Your Cell Phone Causing Breakouts?

Have you ever noticed that one side of your face seems to break out more than the other? If that is the side where you normally hold your...

Aug 14, 2020

6 Sizzling Skincare Tricks for Summer

Summer fun in the sun can spell trouble for your skin, since sun exposure is one of the leading causes of many skin problems, including...

Jul 5, 2020

What Are These Rough Bumps on My Skin, and How Do I Get Rid of Them?

If you have rough, sandpaper-like bumps on the backs of your arms or legs or other areas of your body, you may have keratosis pilaris, or...

Jun 24, 2020

5 Most Common Skin Complaints from Men and How to Treat Them

Many men have similar skin concerns, often related to shaving, aging, or dryness and irritation. While men can use many of the same...

Jun 23, 2020

What’s the Best Shaving Cream for Men?

Using the right shaving cream will help to prevent painful razor burn, dry skin and other skin irritations after shaving. However, some...

Jun 17, 2020

The Best Fragrance-Free Moisturizers

Fragrance and preservatives are the most common causes of skin allergy. In order to have an allergy you must: Have been exposed to that...

Jun 3, 2020

The Science of Soap: How It Works to Kill Viruses

By now, you are probably familiar with the CDC’s guidelines for hand-washing to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus...