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Nutrition: 5 benefits of melon

otene with carrots, mango and apricots. This fruit therefore helps to prevent cellular aging and protect the epidermis from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. But of course, eating melon doesn't exempt you from applying sunscreen when you go out in the sun! 4- It contributes to the heal ...

05
July
2022

Sunscreen: Beware of misconceptions!

veral British and American scientific studies have shown that already tanned skin does not offer additional protection against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. The British study dating from 1998 revealed that, among subjects who tanned easily, the "protection" provided by tanning was equiva ...

08
July
2024

Seasonal Depression: Understanding Light Therapy in 5 Questions

rse effect, stop the sessions and seek advice from your doctor. Is light therapy dangerous? Unlike UV tanning booths, light therapy lamps do not emit ultraviolet rays. Therefore, they carry no risk of sunburn or skin cancer... They are safe for the eyes and skin, especially since it is not necessary ...

14
Feb
2007

Beauty: 5 Tips to Protect Your Skin from the Cold

y, if you're planning a ski holiday or mountain walks, remember to protect your skin from the cold as well as from UV rays! In the mountains, the sun's ultraviolet rays are less filtered by the atmosphere and they reflect off the snow (which sends back 85% of UV). Moreover, since the cold numbs the ...

26
Feb
2018

Sunglasses: how to choose them according to your face and much more

A shape adapted to the face For sunglasses to perform their protective function properly, the shape of the frame must be adapted to the face. Logically, you shouldn't wear frames that are too small on a large face because the glasses may let the sun's rays through the sides or over the lenses. ...

18
July
2022

Perfume and Sun: Understanding Everything in 5 Questions

perfume to your skin before going out in the sun. This statement is not a myth or a mere misconception. Indeed, perfumes can interact with the sun's ultraviolet rays. Due to certain plants or essential oils they contain, perfumes can first of all increase the risk of getting sunburned... Some frag ...

23
May
2024