Skincare for 50 and over
Cancer risk is on the rise for aging skin. The 45-plus population grew up at a time when suntanning was considered healthy. “Thirty years ago, a deep, dark Bain de Soleil was a sign of health and...
View ArticleA dermatologist busts 5 skin care myths
Summer is the season to show more skin—and that puts our skin health and appearance at the forefront. But with so many different claims coming from the products on the market, it can be easy to waste...
View Article12 Sun Safety Tips
Before we begin, let’s shed some light on one thing: spending time in the sunshine isn’t all bad–it encourages an active lifestyle and boosts vitamin D levels (a real concern for Canadians who weather...
View ArticleTanning Pros and Cons
The sun is beating down on pretty much all of us today (glory hallelujah!) and if you’re like me, you’re probably going to spend as much time outside as possible to take in the beautiful weather...
View ArticleChildren Sunscreen vs Adult Sunscreens
There’s a divide among parents: to apply sunscreen and potentially harmful chemicals on your kids, or not to apply sunscreen and take your chances with the sun? The answer is clear to dermatologist Dr....
View ArticleHow to prevent your eyes from aging
When it comes to sun protection, one area that is especially important to protect is the skin around your eyes, which is 10 times thinner than the skin on the rest of your face. “Because of the...
View ArticleSmart Summer Skin Care
Don’t let the summer sun blind you to its risks. How you enjoy Canada’s great outdoors can have lasting health repercussions long after your tan has faded. Rising skin cancer rates South of our border...
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Here’s the skinny on skin cancer
At least it feels that way, God’s punishment for sunny innocence, saved for a rainy day in middle age. The mayor’s bout with the lesser form of skin cancer had us asking: For those pale-faced folk of...
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Got burned?
Sun-starved Canadians are known to soak up the rays on the first long weekend of the summer. And even the most diligent sunscreen user can sometimes miss a spot and end up with a burn. Here are some...
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Holy Grail SPFs
Pictured L-R: Kellett Skincare SPF 30 Spray; Kellett Skincare SPF 30 Face Lotion; $35 at Kellett Skincare.com. Psst: you can get 20% off when you enter the promo code “theskiny” at checkout. Finding...
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