A survey conducted by Consumer Reports showed that the most important contributing factor in deciding which sunscreen to buy was its SPF. After testing the SPF claims, however, only 2 out of the 20 tested actually protected at the advertised level. Most of the products tested between 4%-40% below the SPF they claimed. Here are […]
Rosacea Those who suffer from rosacea are often judged negatively after a first impression, according to a survey by the National Rosacea Society. According to the survey, 90% of rosacea sufferers say that the effects of rosacea on their appearance had lowered their self-esteem. Many people who suffer from rosacea avoid certain situations because of […]
Monday May 5th is “Melanoma Monday” The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has designated Monday May 5th as “Melanoma Monday” to promote awareness of skin cancer. According to the AAD, “On average, one American dies from melanoma every hour. In 2014, it is estimated that 9,710 deaths will be attributed to melanoma.” Early detection is […]
