Are you doing enough to protect your skin from harmful UVA rays? Hopefully you have already viewed the article Hidden Sources of Aging which dramatically demonstrates just how devastating UVA radiation can be. UVA radiation can play havoc on our bodies causing skin cancer and dreaded premature aging. Are you doing enough to protect your skin from UVA rays? Take...
Most UVB radiation is blocked by window glass but most of the UVA radiation goes on through. Times when the sun's UVA rays can reach you through window glass may be while sitting in an office building, at home near a window or while driving the car. Here is a graphic example of what the UVA rays of the sun...
Going on a trip or just walking long in the sun on a hot day can expose your body to the influence of UV rays which is harmful to your skin. If you are camping, fishing, spending time on a beach, having a picnic or just going for a walk in the park for a few minutes, the sun can...
When we came across Kayla Pigg’s perfectly poised and glimmering Instagram profile (@polishedpiggy) a couple months back, we were instantly impressed with the cheerful colors, positive energy radiating from her feed, and the fact that she, like many of our readers and clients, suffers from Lupus. We were a bit taken aback on how, despite having the disease, she seemed...
Have you ever noticed strange, exaggerated sun burn-like skin conditions or skin lesions (any abnormal change on the skin) after being out in the sun? Such symptoms may be caused by photosensitizing (sun sensitizing) chemicals in your medication or cosmetics that produce a biological reaction when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. This UV light may come from the sun, tanning...
FINDING A HAT SHOULDN'T BE A HUGE HEADACHE. It's not our fault that we were graced with large brains. That doesn't mean we can't be stylish! Unfortunately, those average-shaped folks get all the love when it comes to sizing. Luckily for our outfits it's 2018-- we're in the future! Thanks to the internet, it's never been easier to find a plus size hat....
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE HARSH SUN IN STYLE. Now that Spring has arrived; the flowers blooming, birds are chirping, love is in the air and the sun is shining. People are slowly coming out of hibernation and their dreams of warm beaches and sunshine are becoming a reality once again. It's time to put away those big puffy jackets, scarves, and...
Everybody knows what sunburn is: it's a pain in the neck. But there's more to sunburn than meets the eye. Sunburn is literally a flesh burn caused by the ultraviolet radiation of the sun. A sunburn is characterized by redness and is followed by pain, the severity depending on the duration and intensity of exposure. The condition occurs when the...
Useful tips to help you measure your hat size How To Measure For A Hat? First, Measure Your Head Circumference To measure your head circumference, take a sewing measuring tape or even a string, and wrap around above the ears and across your eyebrows. Please stick your finger under the tape so there is a little room and there you...
Ah, the sun hat. It's stylish, comfortable, and chock full of additional benefits. Many people have hang-ups about sun hats. Some of those hang-ups come from preconceived notions and misunderstandings about the awesomeness that is the sun hat. Here's why we love sun hats, and you should too. A Sun Hat Can Help Protect You from Harsh UV Rays ...
