Study shows bacteria take up spot at makeup counter
The siren songs of the spring makeup collections are hard to resist. But think twice before sticking your finger into the lip gloss or eye shadow at the cosmetics counter. There could be more lurking there than the latest shade of plum. Continue reading »
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(ARA) - Some people will spend hours baking in the sun to achieve that bronzed look, others will go to tanning salons; but both methods can be harmful to your health.According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 90 percent of the 1 million plus new cases of skin cancer diagnosed this year will be traced to ultraviolet light (UV) exposure; and cancer isn’t the only illness people who spend a lot of time in the sun or on tanning beds can get. Overexposure to harmful UV rays can also cause cataracts, immune system changes, wrinkles, and premature aging of the skin.
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Can you tell your age by your face? Do you look younger or older than your chronological age? What is it about your face that makes you look older or younger? With advancing age, there are several changes that occur in the color and texture of the skin. Most people develop wrinkles around the eyes (crow’s feet), furrows on the forehead (frown lines), and tiny creases around the lips. Each of these wrinkles is due to a different cause.
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Well it’s June and Summer is in Full Swing! But don’t forget that every time you step outdoors the Sun’s Rays are shining down! This year I decided that I am going to look gorgeous all day long even when I am out sweating in the garden. I have burned my skin for years and have “paid the price” as they say.
Written by DeAnna Nelson from Mineral Silk Mineral MakeupTags: skin cancer, sun block, uv protection