May is Melanoma Awareness month, and to show our support for sun safety and skin cancer research, we’re giving away exactly what you need to protect your skin all summer long.
We’ve teamed up with Raw Elements Sunscreen, Coolibar Clothing, and ezShade to create a raffle with $275 worth of prizes from each of our companies.
Register here to enter your name into the drawing. 5 winners will be picked throughout the month of May, so get your name in early for more chances to...
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Shots. They’re 15 inches long, have hundreds of tiny barbs that grip tightly to your skin, and the paper you’re sitting on is meant to catch the gallons of blood that come shooting out afterward. Well, at least this is what it seems like while waiting in the doctor’s office .
Even though these needles aren’t nearly as bad as our imagination’s lead us to believe, a new study could make shots a thing of the past.
A research team at Karolinska Institute in Sweden has made major advances in the understanding of the...
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Calcium is widely recognized for its importance in maintaining strong bones, but did you know it also provides a number of benefits to your skin, too?
Calcium helps regulate skin cell regeneration and sebum, natural skin moisturizer, production on the outer layers of the skin. Without sufficient calcium, skin can become dry, thin and dull looking.
Osteoporosis Canada has developed an easy-to-use tool on their site to help you calculate exactly how much calcium you’re getting. It even compares your results to how much you should be...
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You may be more familiar with mercury as the liquid metal used in thermostats and old thermometers. Now, this toxic metal may also be hiding in some of your anti-aging skin products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to avoid skin care products that contain mercury.
How can this be legal?
Well, it isn’t. These products are manufactured globally and sold illegally in the United States either online or in small foreign shops.
“Exposure to mercury can have serious health consequences,” says Charles Lee, M.D., a...
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I just came across an article about a baby being brought back to life by his mother’s touch after being pronounced dead at birth. He is turning 2 years old! The power of love and positive feelings are incredible forces. Always try to think positively through any situation; whether it be issues with your skin, broken relationships or a lost life, you will heal if you truly believe you will.
Here is the full article for you to read: Pronounced dead, revived by mom’s hug: ‘Miracle baby’ turning 2
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A recent study by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shown that your lipstick likely has a lot more lead in it than previously thought. I don’t know about you, but any of this heavy metal in lipstick seems like a lot more than I would have previously thought.
This study revealed over 400 brands of lipstick have approximately twice the amount of lead than what was reported by a previous FDA study. Maybelline Color Sensation by L’Oreal USA has the highest lead concentration of all the brands tested.
The FDA claims that these...
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Rhode Island governor, Lincoln Chafee, hosted a small business forum yesterday afternoon to discuss new ways to succeed, promote economic growth and how to provide jobs for out of work Rhode Islanders.
“I think there could be a much better collaboration between Rhode Island businesses, we are learning about companies in Rhode Island that we could be working with,” David Goldsmith, part owner of Aidance Skincare, said.
It takes a community to succeed in small business, and we want to do everything we can to help those around...
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Start loading up on veggies, guys, because a healthy glow will get you far more interested looks than a chiseled jaw ever could.
A new study from the University of Nottingham shows that women are more attracted to men with healthy, glowing skin, more so than any other feature.
This healthy glow is one that can only come from healthy eating and exercise habits. Dr Ian Stephen, leader of the study, said, “Our study shows that being healthy may be the best way for men to look attractive. We know that you can achieve a more healthy looking...
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Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning after peeking out of his little groundhog home. That means six more weeks of winter, and six more weeks of having to deal with dry winter skin.
Thankfully our winter in Rhode Island has been fairly mild.
But in case you’ve been experiencing a true winter, here are a few simple reminders to keep your skin healthy:
Drink lots and lots of water.
Moisturize regularly. Especially if you’re getting over a cold and have been blowing your nose a lot. This can severely dry out and irritate...
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New research has provided a key understanding into why certain individuals’ skin become inflamed without a real reason.
Inflammation is your body’s natural immune response to injury or infection. It causes increased blood flow to transfer nutrients, white blood cells and heat to the affected area so that your body can properly heal and fight off any invading germs.
In some people, this reaction happens when it’s not supposed to. It’s irritating, can damage the skin further, cause infection and cause many other issues...
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