BLOG Zinc (Zn) is a nutrient that plays a very large role throughout your body. There are many functions, health benefits, and uses. Mainly, for the purpose of this blog, topical use of Zinc can aid your immune system and is fundamental to skin health. Immune system benefits of Zinc...
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Wall Street Journal reports on FDA investigation into chemical sunscreen risk
SUNSCREEN The Wall Street Journal recently provided an update on the FDA investigation into the potential harm of chemicals found in common sunscreen products. Noting the FDA study published in January, six common ingredients were studied specifically: avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate and octinoxate. In the FDA’s clinical trial of those ingredients,...
Why is my skin so dry even when I moisturize?
MOISTURIZING Maintaining healthy and hydrated skin is a goal for just about all of us. While countless people purchase and apply moisturizers in an attempt to keep their skin healthy and hydrated, the reality is that it is a commonly misunderstood practice. Keeping your skin healthy and moisturized unfortunately isn’t...
3 Tips on What to Look For When Purchasing Sunscreen
In the spring of last year, the independent pharmacy Valisure made public the study results on popular sunscreen products. Two hundred ninety-four unique batches of sunscreen from 69 different companies were examined during the research. The findings were quite unsettling, as the researchers found 78 products to contain benzene, a...