Category Archives: "Skin, Lip and Body Care"
Severe Psoriasis Could Increase Your Risk of Heart Attack
Psoriasis is a chronic disease that causes red, dry patches of thickened skin on various parts of the body, most commonly on the elbows and knees. Believed to be caused by a malfunction in the immune system, psoriasis can be irritating and uncomfortable, even emotionally devastating, but some forms are particularly serious and severe, causing […]
Could SLS in Your Cream be Making Your Eczema Worse?
Eczema is a notoriously difficult skin condition to deal with. Most people who suffer from it have some sort of cream that their doctor has prescribed or advised them to use, which may or may not provide some relief. As I have mentioned in other posts, however, even if your doctor recommends a product, it’s […]
Does Your Sunscreen Contain Retinyl Palmitate? NTP Says It's Photocarcinogenic
Go get your sunscreen right now and turn it over.
Sun Protection and Skin Conditions: When Might a Little Sun Prove Helpful, or Harmful?
I’ve posted about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun before, about the danger of melanoma, and about choosing safe sunscreens.
