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can zinc oxide in sunscreen cause cancer ask a dermatologist
Can Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Cause Cancer?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Can zinc oxide is sunscreen cause cancer? It's a rumor bouncing around the web. I received the question from a reader and here is my scholarly opinion! Dear Dr. Bailey, I really like your skin care blog! I'...

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the benefits of mineral makeup
The Benefits of Mineral Makeup

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The benefits of mineral makeup become apparent when you know what the makeup is made from and how it differs from non-mineral makeup. The best mineral makeup will: provide complete, long-lasting coverage gi...

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do uv sun rays go through windows?
Do UV Sun Rays Go Through Windows?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The answer is yes! Usually, some important UV sun rays do come through window glass. UV Sun Rays and Windows UV Sun Rays and Your Window Normal glass blocks all of UVB but allows UVA to come through. How d...

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What is tan?
What is a tan?

By liz pires

What is a tan? What happens inside your skin when you tan and is it safe? Actually, tanning is your skins way of trying to protect itself from ultraviolet rays. UV rays are something that can harm your skin ...

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essential skin care products for a sunny winter getaway
Essential Skin Care Products For A Sunny Winter Getaway

By Cynthia Bailey MD

What are the best skin care products for a sunny winter vacation? Do you usually bring sun damaged skin back as a winter vacation souvenir? As a dermatologist I'm determined to protect my skin from the sun ...

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parabens in skin care products and skin cancer ask a dermatologist
Parabens in Skin Care Products and Skin Cancer

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Parabens in skin care products and skin cancer concern is just one of the many controversies regarding parabens. A reader sent me this question about parabens and it's worth sharing. Parabens are a concern t...

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The perfect sun hat
The Perfect Sun Hat: What Works and What Doesn’t

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The perfect sun hat to protect your precious face, neck, scalp and ear skin from sun damage - what are the essential characteristics? Is any had good enough to trust? No! As a dermatologist who has treated s...

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sun protection for hot weather
6 Tricks For Sun Protecting In Hot Weather

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Sun protecting your skin in hot weather is a challenge. I just returned from a fabulous 3 weeks touring the hot and humid Southern Mediterranean. I had to be pretty creative to figure out how I would be sun ...

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does clothing block UV
Are Your Summer Clothes Good Enough To Be Sun Protective Clothing?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Does clothing block UV? Are your summer outfits good enough to protect your skin from UV damage? Do you need to invest in UPF 50 fabric summer clothing? Actually, most regular summer garments don't give you...

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