July is UV Safety Awareness Month and while the sun's warmth feels great, don't forget that the sun emits radiation known as Ultraviolet A (UV-A) and Ultraviolet B (UV-B) rays. UV-B rays have short wavelengths that reach the outer layer of your skin, while UV-A rays have longer wavelengths that can penetrate the skin’s middle layer. UV Safety Tips from the American … [Read more...]
Protect Your Eyes From Sun Damage
UV rays are invisible, high-energy rays of light that, if absorbed by your eyes, can cause or enhance several eye ailments. This happens because the UV light can cause a reaction in our eye tissue. And once it occurs, it cannot be reversed. The UV rays can play a large role in the following eye diseases: Cataract - Clouding of the eye; causes blurring or dimming of vision - … [Read more...]
Sun Protection During Pregnancy
Pregnant Women are left with a question to ponder- whether or not to use sun protective creams during pregnancy? The answer is- Yes, it is important to wear sun protection while you’re pregnant, but with extra alertness about the ingredients being used. The active ingredients in sunscreens work either by absorbing the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation, preventing it from … [Read more...]
Sun & Skin Care: Guideline to Protect your skin from Sun
You need to understand that excessive sun can be the skin's worst enemy. Therefore it is essential that you adopt following guidelines into your daily routine to protect your skin from the harmful radiation of the sun. Avoid excessive exposure to the sun between the hours of 10.00 AM to 3.00 PM. When the radiation of the sun is intense. When you are in the Sun, … [Read more...]
Foods That Can Boost Your Natural UV Resistance
There are certain foods that can actually intensify your body's natural resistance to UV. On top this, a regular intake of certain foods can also help your body repair sun damaged skin. A Mediterranean diet that includes fish packed with inflammation-fighting omega-3 fatty acids—as well as citrus, fresh herbs and veggies rife with polyphenols—may slash your melanoma risk … [Read more...]
Summer Sun To Blame For Eye Disease
This summer you may want to stay out of the sun to protect your vision. Most people know that exposure to the sun, especially at the height of summer, can damage their skin. But few people realize the serious toll the sun can take on their eyes. Extended exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays is one of the risk factors associated with eye disorders such as … [Read more...]
Herbs Offering Sun Protection
When it comes to sun damage, prevention is the key, so do your best to limit your sun exposure, and wear protective clothing or sunscreen when you go outside. Almost 75 percent of sun damage occurs without our even going to the beach or lying out in the sun — as we walk down the street, ride a bike or even drive a car (if the windows are down). Special skin cells spread a dark … [Read more...]
