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What to look for in Sunscreens for Kids
Author: adminby Andrew Van Vooren
When choosing a sunscreen for your kids, the greatest urge may be to simply grab something off the shelf of your local drug store. There are a variety of sunscreens that are specifically marketed for children, but in reality the formulations of these sunscreens are not really that much different than the ones you find in regular formulas that are marketed for adults.
read comments (0)Surprising Secrets to a Successful Summer
Author: Andrew
You’re probably busy planning every detail so your kids can have a memorable summer packed with vacations, summer camps, sports activities and more.
Mommy, My Skin Hurts. I Don’t Feel Good.
Author: AndrewExposure to the sun is associated with all forms of skin cancer, but the most common type of skin cancer is basal skin cancer. Frequent severe sunburns and intense sun exposure in childhood increase the risk of basal cell skin cancer. Basal cell skin cancers usually appear on sun-exposed areas, most commonly the face and neck, but also on the trunk and legs. The fact that it is showing up in teens and people in their 20s is of great concern to dermatologists. The incidence of basal cell skin cancer in North America is going up by 10% a year.