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August 2013 I Should You Wear Sunscreen
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 TO TAN OR NOT TO TAN.........Did you know that each year over one million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in America? One out of 5 Americans will develope some kind of skin cancer during their lifetime.
Now you probably think I'm going to say to be sure and wear your sunscreen: BUT I'M NOT!! Organic chemists have known for years the dangers of coumpounds in chemical sunscreens because they start free radical reactions during chemical synthesis. For instance, Avobenzone is a UVA blocker that absorbs UV radiation energy. Since it can't destroy this energy, it has to convert the light energy into chemical energy, which is released as free radicals. UV energy breaks down Benzophenone's double bond to produce 2 free radical sites. The free radicals then react with other molecules and produce damage to fats, proteins, and DNA.
Other free radical generators, aka UV Blockers, are Oxybenzone and Dioxybenzone. Butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane, another UV Blocker approved by the FDA has serious toxic properties. According Dermascope Magazine: "the use of sunscreen chemicals may be increasing the incidence of cancer and sunlight exposure may actually decrease human cancer rates and improve your health." It's a fact, that the greatest rise in melanoma has been in countries where sunscreens are heavily promoted, like Queensland, Australia. They have more incidences of melanoma per capita than any other place on earth.
SO WHAT DO YOU DO NOW!!! Here's a holistic approach to UV protection:
1 -- Don't over exfoliate. Avoid AHA solutions 2 weeks before sun exposure. Products that have alpha-hydroxy acids in every step could be doing you more harm than good. Avoid microdermabrasion and peels during the summer months if you intend to summer in the sun.
2 -- Use skin care products that inhibit inflammation and conain anti-oxidants. Of course, HGC Ultra Aloe Care products with 200% Aloe Vera (the #1 anti-inflammatory ingredient on earth) are also chocked full of anti-oxidants like E, C, Grape Seed Extract, ACAI, Goji Berry, Mangosteen, Olive Extract, CoQ10, MSM, and many more.
3 -- Take 50-100 mg. of CoQ10 30 minutes before going outdoors to prevent free radical cellular damage and DNA damage.
4 -- Wear Mineral Makeup which reflects sunlight. Skin Care Products should also contain these minerals (zinc and/or titanium dioxide) as natural sunscreen. HGC uses zinc oxide in all our AM formulas.
5 -- Limit direct sun exposure to 8-11AM or 3-6PM. Ten minutes of sun exposure a day produces a healthy dose of Vitamin D for healthy bones and teeth.
6 -- Eat inflammation-abating foods that contain alpha-linoleic acid (vegetables, beans, fruits, flaxseed), gamma linolenic acid (borage, evening primrose, black currant), sulfur (garlic, onions, meat, cruciferous vegetables), zinc, grapeseed extract, vitamin C and Pomegranate.
8 -- Wear protective clothing (studies show that red and blue are the best colors for summer clothes), hats, and stay in the shade most of the time.
9 -- Get yearly check-up's by a dermatologist.
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It's officially "more leg showing" weather and it's really heating u p here in Texas. Not sure about where you live but it gets way too hot and humid to wear panty hose all the time.Now ladies this does not apply to business meetings or luncheons, being on stage, or making presentations. But for summer dresses, shorts, skorts, and cropped pants, I have the answer:it's my new GLOVES AND STOCKINGS Total Body Bronzer.
This stuff is fabulous!Made with our Aloe Vera base, Sunflower Seed Oil, and Shea Butter this luxurious bronzer stays put until you was it off.
Botanical extracts of Lavender, Orange, Grape Seed, Arnica, Chamomile, and Sea Algae soothe and moisturize skin's surface. Made with minerals not artificial colors, it produces a natural bronze glow.
You'll love the way it camouflages age spots and imperfections on your hands, chest, arms, and legs. Especially your legs!Like I said earlier, it's like LIQUID PANTY HOSE!Simply rub on and blend over desired areas.No streaking, no geeky smells, no orange look, doesn't rub off on clothes.Simply rinses off when you shower. Get your glow on with HGC's GLOVES AND STOCKINGS Total Body Bronzer. |
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