Updated July 2017 – Your skin’s number one enemy is the sun. It’s well established that ultraviolet rays from the sun (UVA & UVB) play a role in photoaging, which causes dark spots, uneven skin tone and wrinkles, as well as damaging the eyes, raising the risk of cataracts and, of course, skin cancer. … Continue Reading
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Do You Need Sunscreen for Your Hair?
Just like you need to protect your skin from UV rays, the most important summer hair tip is to protect your hair and scalp from the sun. Ultraviolet A, or UVA rays, have the longest wavelength and can burn the overlapping parts of hair’s outer cuticle, causing locks to look lifeless, brittle, and dry. … Continue Reading