Most women at the turn of the century and before never let their faces see the light of day.  They considered over exposure to the sun an absolute no no simply because of status.   Health issues were of little concern.  A tan, or any added color to your skin,… Read More →

Unfortunately, for those of us over 50, the use of baby oil to intensify and accelerate our tans when we were young is now coming back to bite us in the fanny as the dermatologist bills continue to mount.  To be honest I’m not sure how many of us would… Read More →

It happens every year.  Spring creeps in a little at a time and then, all of a sudden, the blossoms are out and the temperatures begin to quickly rise. We start thinking about bearing a little more skin and how pale that skin has become over the Winter.  We want… Read More →

In a word – yes!  Think of those summers when you were a kid living in the pool and playing outdoors all day.  Lots of us were toe-heads back then and our hair basically turned white.  Exposure to the sun (aka UV rays) makes pretty much everything discolor, fade, or… Read More →

Many people who enjoy tanning (indoor and out) are particularly cautious about added UV exposure on their face.  For those relaxing poolside or at the beach, there are many sunblock products made specifically for the face containing stronger active ingredients for added protection from the sun.  And, of course, there… Read More →