Health + Wellness — sun damage

If you use topical sunscreen lotions, here are some important points to understand this summer (from ABC News): The Truth About Sunscreen: Are Labels Lying? This video and accompanying article explain how much sunscreen is actually necessary to receive the purported benefits of sunscreen lotions, that the benefits of sunscreen lotions may be misleading, that many sunscreen lotions don’t actually protect you very well from UVA rays, and that sunscreen lotions aren’t actually sweatproof or waterproof. The second video (plays automatically after the first) with Diane Sawyer also mentions that the incidence rates of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer are...

Research shows the ingredients in Sunsafe Rx protect your skin and eyes. Sunsafe Rx is an anti-aging nutritional supplement you take orally containing ingredients that promote your defenses against the adverse effects of environmental stresses. But during what activities do people actually use it? The ingredients in Sunsafe Rx have been shown to help naturally support your skin during exposure while you play any sport, including: Running Golfing Soccer (Futbol) Tennis Basketball Baseball Softball Cricket Football Swimming In the same way, the ingredients in Sunsafe Rx can also provide support during other outdoor activities, such as: Hiking Rock climbing Gardening...

Sunsafe Rx is designed for women and men of all skin types to help fight the appearance of skin aging. To benefit, simply take 1 capsule per day, 60 minutes before exposure to the elements. For optimal results, take 1 capsule every day—even on days without any exposure. On days with prolonged exposure take 1 additional capsule. Maximum effectiveness is reached after several weeks of daily use as the beneficial antioxidants accumulate in your skin, increasing the supportive effects. Sunsafe Rx is used by a wide variety of individuals: Athletes who get copious amounts of outdoor exposure Travelers and vacationers...

We keep being asked about the impact of the Federal Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) recently released (in 2011) sunscreen guidelines, so here’s a quick overview. First of all, new testing and labeling sunscreen standards were first proposed by the FDA 33 years ago (yes, you read that right, 33 years ago) and they have been in perpetual purgatory since then without any official action. Industry, consumer, and many different special interest groups, including dermatological societies and cancer prevention foundations, weighed in over the years, but no updates to the rules were ever made over that period by the FDA, despite the...

Here’s a link to an article on NewHope360 discussing people’s recently transitioning interest from traditional chemical-laden topical sunscreens (sunblocks) to more natural mineral-based sunscreens. Topics touched upon in this article include: Sunscreen toxicities The fact that traditional topical sunscreen chemicals really don’t do a good job of blocking UVA rays The Food and Drug Administration’s delay in releasing the sunscreen monograph intended to clear up consumer misconceptions about sunscreens and SPF, and address misleading claims on labels Featured Product Sunsafe Rx: Natural Anti-Aging Protection Mineral sunscreens are a smart choice for safe sun protection. Pair yours with Sunsafe Rx for...