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Antioxidants and Vitamin Protection for the Skin – Is It Worth It??

Let's be clear - sun blocks are excellent helpers when it comes to avoiding the negative outcomes from excessive exposure to the sun's harmful rays BUT they aren't all created equal and many fall short.  If your lotion has an SPF of 15 - it means it will block up to 94% of the UV light.  The residual light that does "get... Read moreChevron
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A Sunscreen Ingredient You Should Know About

BP-3 or Benzophenone-3 is a sunscreen ingredient that you will typically find in sun protection products, skin care lotions, lipsticks, hairsprays.  A recent study looked at how prevalent the by-product of this ingredient is in our bodies, since animal testing revealed that in high doses it may cause liver, kidney and reproductive organ... Read moreChevron

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