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While it is good to protect yourself from getting a sunburn, it is important to pick the right sunscreen so you are not rubbing too many horrible chemicals all over your body. A little bit of unprotected sun exposed isn’t bad (5-15 minutes per day depending on your skin type). It’s overexposure that’s the problem.

Have you ever heard of Grandma El’s? I had never heard of it until it was mentioned in my maternity forum by a fellow poster. She swears by it. I have heard of the other “common” brands like Desitin, Butt Paste etc, but apparently this diaper balm really works wonders.

by Rick Alan Summer—the season for barbecues, picnics, sailing, baseball, golf, and the beach. And if you’re not careful, it’s the ideal time for sunburns. We all probably have at least one memory of a nasty childhood sunburn—the hot red skin that was painful to touch, the stuff Mom sprayed all over it to cool it off, and the flaking and peeling that came later.

Evidence is growing that vitamin D, which the skin makes from sunshine, is linked to lower risk of breast cancer and other cancers. But that doesn't mean it's good to get a golden tan - and certainly not a sunburn....

If you saw my post from yesterday, you saw that I got a nasty sunburn from doing some yard work and not protecting myself properly from the sun. I was wearing sunblock but it was only an SPF 4. Let’s clear up some things about the SPF factor.

I had to cut grass today and I have almost an acre to cut. I don’t have a ride on mower. I have a push mower. When I say push mower I mean your conventional small engine walk behind push mower. I’m not Amish you know. Anyway I honestly didn’t think it was going to be this bad.

This time of year, the sun is very strong. Although the weather might not be hot, it is time to start applying sunscreen on yourself and your children. If the sun is out, then you are at risk for a sunburn even if you are out for a short time. Not only should you protect your skin, but you should also protect your eyes with some good sunglasses.

Getting ready for a day at the beach should be simple and that includes your makeup routine. While the heavy makeup that you may use for a night out on the town or for the long sunless winters works well, the beach is a whole different world. Beach makeup should be light, fun, protective, and waterproof.

The sun has been given a bad name by both the medical profession and the mainstream media. This is yet another example of how corporate financial interests are controlling the news, resulting in reports that directly contradict scientific research and endanger public health.

It’s important to be aware of the causes and treatment of burn injuries and how to prevent burns. That’s what National Burn Awareness Week is all about. Most of the burns that occur in the home happen in the kitchen. Remember to stay near your stove when cooking and never leave it unattended.