Skin Care Tips from Cinderella Released

Skin Cancer - Is Tanning Worth the Risk?

2010-02-07T19:10:00.000-08:00

Is tanning worth the risk?
By Alyssa Laws

| Published: Friday, February 5, 2010

Updated: Friday, February 5, 2010

One in five people will eventually develop skin cancer. That’s a startling statistic when you realize this includes over 2,500 UW-L students. But, with shows like Jersey Shore that promote incredibly dark skin, it’s hard not to look in the mirror and feel a little pasty. However, the risks lie not only with the sun exposure, but also with your local tanning salon.
So, how do we even tan? What goes on between the sun’s rays and our skin? UVA and UVB rays that come from the sun damage the DNA of our skin’s epidermal cells. Enzymes then immediately start to repair the damage that has occurred which causes the dark skin pigmentation. The remaining cells that couldn't be repaired can cause mutations in our skin, which increases our chances of developing skin cancer.
When scientists first starting looking into the causes of skin cancer, they believed UVB rays were the only cancer-causing rays. However, scientists have recently discovered that UVA rays (the rays used in tanning beds) can cause more genetic damage to the skin cells.

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To Reverse Sun Damage

What is Hot in Skin Care?

2010-01-17T04:08:00.000-08:00

The new Mineral Peptides SPF 20 from Rodan + Fields does so much more than keep skin smooth.

This multi-tasking product contains anti-inflammatory/anti-microbial peptides, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide give your skin protection from the UVA rays of the sun, the finely milled powder evens out the skin tone, minerals and botanicals not only soothe skin but make it soft and radiant.

For more on the Mineral Peptides and brush and more of Rodan + Fields, please go here.

Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields have written an entire book about skincare titled, Write Your Skin A Prescription for Change. Not only am I an avid reader of fiction but I love to settle in with an informative book about helping myself , whether it be about a positive attitude, health, fitness, or skincare. As you might have guessed, this is a book about skincare! Chock full of information, the book contains chapters on topics such as Hormones, Pregnancy, Sun, Sensitive Skin, Treatments, Lines & Wrinkles and more. There are tips galore plus quotes from the doctors, quizzes to analyze your skin. The information is presented in a very easy to understand format. My particular favorites are the information about sun damage and the latest peptide technology for anti-aging.

Derms on the Streets

2010-01-17T04:03:00.000-08:00

Watch This Exciting Video filmed on the streets of San Francisco!

Billion Dollar Brand Rodan + Fields Dermatological Skin Care Company Looking for Sales Force

2010-01-17T03:58:00.000-08:00

Now Interviewing Part Time Students, Stay at Home Moms, Part-Time & Full-Time Men and Women are needed to launch a billion dollar brand!

I am currently interviewing individuals to join my leadership team as Rodan+Fields expands across the nation.

The ideal individual will be:
Motivated
A self-starter
Friendly and out-going
Passionate about skincare
Willing to commit at LEAST 10 hours a week to running their OWN business. This is not an employee/employer opportunity.
Willing to train for 30 days with sponsor to learn product information, recruiting skills, compensation plan, and duplicating
Ready to take charge of their life and income!

Are you ready to start a skincare revolution!

There are NO parties, NO inventory to maintain, NO deliveries, and NO paperwork!

Partner with two of the world’s most successful dermatologists now! Enjoy one of the most generous compensation plans in the industry, and the satisfaction that comes from changing lives!

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Compensation: Retail Profit + Commission
Telecommuting is ok.
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Rodan + Fields Top Networking Company

2010-01-16T21:49:00.000-08:00

Hot Off the Press
We suspected it ... and now we have the numbers to prove it. Rodan + Fields gets more media impressions than the top 10 network marketing companies combined.* These companies include: Amway, Arbonne, Shaklee, Mona Vie, Nu Skin, Herbalife, USANA, Tahitian Noni, Nikken, and Melaleuca. This third party validation from highly respected opinion leaders is a testament to the power of our brand, the credibility of the Doctors, and the efficacy of our transformational skincare products.

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*Source: Meltwater News. US coverage only. Includes only positive editorial coverage. Excludes Avon and Mary Kay due to extensive paid advertising

Be careful of just any kind of skin lightening creams!

2010-01-16T21:47:00.001-08:00

NEW YORK, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Skin-lightening creams can mean severe side effects for people who misuse them or buy counterfeit products, U.S. dermatologists
said.

People of African and Hispanic descent, among others, obtain the creams from dermatologists or buy them over-the-counter in beauty shops, ethnic groceries and online, The New York Times reported Saturday.

The creams, with names like Hyprogel and Fair & White, can cause acne when misused and weaken skin, dermatologists said. Mercury, which can damage the nervous system, has been found in counterfeit products.

There is a strong demand for the creams, said dermatologist Erin Gilbert of the Downstate Medical Center in New York's Brooklyn borough. Gilbert said she and her colleagues see cases of severe side effects from the creams each week.

Many users believe lighter skin will elevate their standing in society, said Evelyn Nakano Glenn, who teachers gender studies at the University of California-Berkeley.

"It's not some fantasy," Glenn said. "There is prejudice against dark-skinned people, especially women in the so-called marriage market."

Write Your Skin a Prescription for Change

2010-01-16T21:32:00.000-08:00

Write Your Skin A Prescription For Change New Book from the Doctors Who Created Proactiv Solution

Avoid Botax!

2010-01-16T21:17:00.000-08:00

See What The Doctors Have to Say about Botax

Rodan + Fields Skinpact News

2009-11-04T14:51:00.000-08:00

Hand Sanitizer Has Come a Long Way

SOOTHE REGIMEN - RAZOR BURN

2009-11-04T13:02:00.000-08:00

SOOTHE Gentle Cream Wash doubles as a calming shaving lotion to reduce razor burn and irritation. More Tips

SOOTHE regimen

Doctors' Tips

Let's Talk About Sensitive Skin

Satisfaction Guarantee

Common Questions

Is SOOTHE right for you?

Doctors’ Tips1: Less is more when it comes to caring for sensitive skin. Avoid fragranced formulas, toners, alcohol-based formulas, and glycolic acids. Also avoid hot showers, steam rooms, and saunas to minimize facial flushing.

2: If you have concerns that your skin may be reactive or sensitive to ingredients, apply any new product in a small area on the jaw line before introducing them on your face. We suggest this ‘patch test’ for three days three times a day:

1) Apply a small amount of the product for 30 seconds then rinse it off.
2) Apply each product on a separate area and re-apply the products over themselves.
3) Watch for a product reaction - redness, dryness, irritation, or swelling.
4) When you re-introduce the SOOTHE Regimen, do not use any products that irritate your skin.

3: SOOTHE Gentle Cream Wash doubles as a calming shaving lotion to help reduce razor burn and irritation, and SOOTHE Sensitive Skin Treatment is an excellent aftershave treatment for men with sensitive skin.

4: SOOTHE Sensitive Skin Treatment may be used as a moisturizer after Step 3 of the UNBLEMISH or REVERSE Regimens.

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Rodan + Fields Vitamin D

2009-10-12T14:22:00.000-07:00

Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin”, and it has a lot of sunny benefits, but most Americans aren't getting them because they aren't getting enough of it.
Between 50 - 75 % of Americans get sub-optimal levels of vitamin D, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Now a committee at the Institute of Medicine is meeting to determine whether the recommended daily intake of vitamin D should be increased.

ABC medical contributor Dr. Marie Savard came on "Good Morning America" today to offer five ways vitamin D can aid your health and tell you how to get more of it.

Why People Are Vitamin D Deficient:
Nature gave us only one good source of vitamin D, and that is the sun. We are meant to absorb vitamin D from the sun through our skin. When we lived closer to the equator and worked outdoors, we were OK. But that is not the case today. And food is not a good source of vitamin D, not even fortified food.

Five Ways Vitamin D Can Save Your Life

Promotes Weight Loss:
You need vitamin D to effectively lose weight. Your insulin works better, and vitamin D helps you lose belly fat. Diabetes is also related to low vitamin D levels.

Reduces Risk of Death:
Your overall mortality is reduced.

Fewer Bone Fractures:
Without vitamin D, calcium can't be absorbed. But if you get enough vitamin D, it can help you avoid osteoporosis, bone fractures and falling, which is a cause of morbidity among the elderly.

Reduces Risk of Heart Disease:
Vitamin D improves blood flow by relaxing the blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.

Helps Fight Cancer:
Vitamin D improves the functioning of your immune system, and that helps fight cancer.

Complimentary Skin Care Analysis

2009-10-02T12:51:00.000-07:00

THE DOCTORS ARE IN

The key to great skin is great skincare. The key to great skincare is using products developed to address your personal skin concerns. But with so many choices, it is hard to know what products are right for you. Have no fear, the doctors are here! Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields have taken the guesswork out of your skincare routine with the Rodan + Fields Solution Tool.
Answer a few, easy questions, and you will receive a skincare routine designed specifically for you (based on over 50 years of dermatology experience).

Click Here to Start Your Analysis

If you have more than two skin issues, allergies, are on medication, or are pregnant or nursing, email the
RF Connection for confidential, expert advice, rfconnection@rodanandfields.com

Rodan + Fields Dermatologists Do It Again!

2009-09-19T13:18:00.000-07:00

Medical and skin care professionals are increasing their monthly bottom lines by adding Rodan + Fields Dermatologists new Medi-Therapy regimens to their offices.

Their face changing non-prescription product REVERSE literally reverses sun damage, Their ANTI-AGE regimen is loaded with the latest peptide technology. UNBLEMISH a special blemish solving formula, has 20+ years of practice and clinical study and their SOOTHE regimen sooths red and irritated skin.

These new products are taking the nation by a firestorm! Home based businesses are rising because of the cost of doing business.

Rodan + Fields, world known dermatologists and the creators of Proactiv Solution a billion dollar brand continue their revolution to change skin by bringing Dermatology to the Home.

They are doing for aging and sun damaged skin what they did for acne. As entrepreneurs, they partnered with Estee Lauder, developing a new product line to give individuals and medical professionals, training, and product to treat the four major skin care issues in the world.

Developing a 24/7 dermatological team called the R + F Connection and a Solution Tool where clients may go online in the privacy of their own home and choose a regimen that is right for their skin. Look online, get your solution online, buy online and have your 100% 60-day money back guaranteed product delivered to your door.

Analyze your skin

Become a Rodan + Fields Independent Representative

Skin Cancer Facts from Cinderella Released

2009-09-17T18:51:00.000-07:00

Skin Cancer Facts

The Most Common Precancer

Basil Cell Skin Cancer - Overexposure to the Sun

Dysplastic Nevi (Atypical Moles)

Sun Damaged Skin Slideshow

2009-09-10T09:56:00.001-07:00

Sun Damaged Skin Slideshow

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Porcelain Sensitive Skin?

2009-09-08T06:19:00.000-07:00

What skin care product should I use? I am porcelain skinned and am very sensitive to most cleaners?

I have many under-the-skin pimples (which I believe is because I am not exfoliating propely?) and also blackheads, whiteheads, and sometimes nodules.

It’s rough! I tried skinID and that sufficed for a while,but my skin was always red and dry and now it has begun breaking out all over again.

What is a product that is helpful to sensitive skins, exfoliates deeply, and still has a low level of antibacterial/antiacne medicine in it?

SOOTHE REGIMEN IS DESIGNED FOR SENSITIVE, IRRITATED SKIN, PLUS FACIAL REDNESS
Here is what you can do when your face can’t take it anymore. Calm the flush-blush, and the reactions from a hypersensitive complexion. Employ the use of Rodan + Fields SOOTHE Regimen. “SOOTHE Regimen” could have easily been called smooth regimen. It will purify your skin, de-stress redness and irritation, fortify your natural skin barrier, while at the same time relieving inflammation and promoting an even-toned, and a luminous complexion. All this by using the Multi-Med System from Rodan and Fields that includes the SOOTHE Regimen.

You can consider a career move and/or earn part time income:

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Rodan + Fields Dermatologists Skin Care & Sun Damage

2009-09-06T16:23:00.000-07:00

Become part of the Rodan + Fields Team

Be one of the first to read the information below to see if a Rodan + Fields Consulting career is right for you! This is the perfect home-based business for young entrepreneurs, babyboomers, stay-at-home moms, displaced career builders, underemployed sales people, and retired couples looking for a way to stay active.

If you are happy with your current employment and just looking to discover your own healthy skin regimen, then you can learn all about the Rodan + Fields Multi-Med Therapy approach by clicking any of the tabs found in the top navigation bar, or other images and links found elsewhere here on the RodanandFieldsReviews.com website.

Rodan and Fields is searching for motivated and talented individuals that are interested in developing a career path as Rodan + Fields skin care consultants. Recruiting is underway to find top tier leaders to build and expand their own sales and distribution networks. Do you have the initiative to be a part of a hardworking, but also rewarding and fulfilling global proven and successful skin care business? This is a ground floor opportunity and the timing will never be better to create your own amazing earning potential.

The Rodan and Fields brand is already very well respected. You will have the support of a team of two of the most highly respected leaders in the beauty and skincare business arena. This team has a track record as health opinion leaders, and a notoriety for skincare product development, manufacturing, and distribution business savvy that is unparalleled in the marketplace today.

These two doctors, now are offering the opportunity to be be an integral part of the team-building support that Rodan+Fields is envied for with the introduction of the Rodan and Fields Consulting business opportunity.

As a consultant you will have the ability to introduce others to the many skin care products, company-wide product support, and the lifestyle benefits of running your own small business.

A Unique Approach to Skincare

Most everyone in North America is aware of the incredible commercial success of Proactiv Solution®.

Doctors Rodan and Fields were among the first to successfully introduce and market the concept of treating acne with a preventive regimen of daily medication. As a result, Proactiv Solution® became the best selling acne treatment and acne prevention system in the world. This proven concept of treating multiple symptoms with a multiple medication approach is now being reintroduced as the Rodan+Fields Multi-Med Therapy for other skin care issues and concerns, like sun-damaged skin and anti-aging preventive measures.

What You will Do as a Rodan + Fields Skincare Consultant

You will be an advocate for proper skincare and a “brand evangelist” to spread the news through word-of-mouth advertising.

Word-of-mouth advertising has been credited as one of the most effective components of the direct sales industry, or any other form of marketing for that matter. Chief among your first priorities will be to create “buzz”, and introduce as many people as possible to the world of Rodan and Fields skin care products.

The world is your oyster, as skin care issues are a concern for almost all women and a growing concern for men as well. This is especially true of sun damaged skin and the growing concerns of skin cancer. Skin care and general personal health is an evergreen industry that continues to expand as people live longer and the general population becomes older.

Once your growing clientele becomes informed about the correct path to personal skincare, they will be passionate about their daily skin care regimen, you will find that people will fall in love with what the Rodan and fields product line has to offer. As your business grows, you also will have ample opportunity to build your own consulting team. It’s still early in the game, and Rodan + Fields Consulting offers fantastic incentives for building your own personal selling network.

What Happens After I Enroll?

The sponsor of this website will also be your sponsor in helping to get you started in your new venture. Part of that is learning to use new tools like online marketing and the Internet. After all, this is how you found this website, right? My name is Debbie Lutman, and my goal is to get you set on the right track.

If I can do it, so can you! As your sponsor, my business success depends largely on the success of my network. As a member of my team, you are certainly part of my network. I am your mentor for training and support. You will have all the same business tools I use, including your own personal website.

Check out the compensation plan by visiting cinderellareleased.myrandf.com! You can reach me at any time by calling me directly on my cellular phone =407-272-7797. Be sure to leave a message if I am not available, and I will be prompt about returning your call to discuss my “Rodan + Fields Consulting Team”.

Rodan and Fields Dermatologists
Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields are the physician-team and clinical specialists that brought the world one of the most successful and recognized product names in skincare commonly known as “PROACTIV”.

The creation of Proactiv Solution has successfully helped millions of people achieve clear, clean and healthy skin. Drs. Rodan and Fields are highly recognized Stanford University School of Medicine trained dermatologists that today continue to run private practices in the Bay area of California.

Their products include pharmaceutical grade multi-med therapy treatments for skin damage and aging skin. No other skincare product line can lay claim to the accolades and success of Rodan + Fields.

Now Rodan and Fileds have launched a new company with a skincare product line developed specifically for the treatment of skin damage and anti-aging, that will continue the legacy of Proactiv Solution for the acne treatment and prevention market.

History of Proactiv Solution (via Wikipedia.com)

“Proactiv Solution is an over-the-counter topical benzoyl peroxide-based bactericidal for the treatment of mild to moderate forms of acne. The name “Proactiv” is derived from the word proactive, meaning to take the initiative. Co-developed by two dermatologists, Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, Proactiv Solution was first marketed and distributed by the direct response marketer Guthy-Renker in 1994 through 30 minute infomercials and later through the Internet and kiosks at national mall outlets to as many as 10 million reported customers. Proactiv Solution was among the first commercially marketed treatments to implement emerging clinical findings from the late 1970s and mid 80s, which suggested the acne-fighting benefits of Combination Therapy and potential efficacy of a milder 2.5% benzoyl peroxide vs. the until then commonly prescribed 5% and 10% strengths of name-brand OTC spot treatments. Even as recently as the mid ’90s, the concept of treating acne with a daily regimen of preventative medications was still considered new, but the Rodan and Fields combination approach of an exfoliation plus 2.5% benzoyl peroxide and non-comedogenic moisturizer to reduce drying of the skin has since become accepted as an industry standard treatment among dermatologists and has been adopted and further accepted by other acne skin care brands.”

Rodan + Fields Today

Rodan+Fields products have been available and sold in Nordstram Stores and were recognized as the best selling line. Rodan + Fields (who also created PROACTIV Solution), discontinued the availability of their product line, and now the only way you can purchase the various components of the Multi-Med Therapy Skin Care System is to order online.

The products are pricey, but live up to the reputation and contain active medicines with botanicals. These products are sought after, because they really will change the way your skin feels and looks.

MULTI-MED Therapy System / The name of the new skincare line by Rodan + Fields

REVERSE Regimen / Formulated for sun damaged skin, contains Hydroquinone, 2.0%

ANTI-AGE Regimen / Developed for wrinkle and collagen loss

UNBLEMISH Regimen / Designed for acne and redness

SOOTHE Regimen / Created for sensitive skin and redness

ESSENTIALS Gentle Wash / Removes impurities while conditioning skin

Essentials Moisturize / Lightweight moisturizer for all skin types

ESSENTIALS Sunscreen / UVA/UVB SPF 30 lightweight sunscreen

ESSENTIALS Micro-Dermabrasion / Skin exfoliation products

Preferred Customer Program / Special pricing for loyal customers

The Opportunity Is Now
Doctors Rodan and Fields recognize that dermatology treatments for many of the most common skin conditions are not widely available to many individuals. When they created the new Rodan + Fields skincare products to extend their vision of bringing dermatology-based skin treatment to a wider audience, they almost immediately found they had a leading dermatologist brand in top tier department stores. Since then, Rodan + Fields has become the first prestige skincare line to exit department stores for the world of direct sales.

Rodan + Fields direct selling is supported by the reputation of two of the most highly regarded leaders in the world of skincare. Their track record as skincare product developers, and opinion leaders in the press are assets that work to support Rodan+ Fields Consultants as they reach out to introduce others to the benefits of the products, the product-support programs, and the potential lifestyle benefits of this new business opportunity.

UNBLEMISH - The best for adult acne by the makers of ProActiv

2009-07-17T20:16:00.001-07:00

Rodan and Fields Unblemish is a complete skin care system designed to deeply cleanse pores, heal blemishes and breakouts, prevent future acne, and reduce redness and itchiness for a clear, calm, and balanced complexion. Unblemish products can be used individually or together.

The set contains 3 individual products to be used stepwise to attain desired results. First, amongst them is a Cleanser. A cooling, soothing cleanser that works on blemishes. It treats & prevents breakouts with sulfur by deeply cleansing the pores. Enriched with aloe vera, chamomile, arnica & green tea extracts, this cleanser calms & relieves inflamed and uncomfortable skin.

Second, in the line is a lotion that is gentle and lightweight for procuring sensitive skin. It eliminates signs of irritation & redness and hydrates the skin through its soothing ingredients like vitamin E & panthenol. It gently lets the skin feel calm & comfortable.

The third one is a refreshing Toner that clears residue from cleanser. It goes deep to skin to prepare it for the following treatment. The mild alpha-hydroxy acids promote cell renewal and niacinamide & azeleic acid reduce irritation & redness, green tea calms down the skin while antioxidant prevents free radical damage and lastly, it hydrates skin & leaves a cool, comfortable sensation.

Adult Acne? Try UNBLEMISH

2009-07-17T20:12:00.000-07:00

Argh! You cleaned out your high school locker years ago and now you have acne pimples on your jaw this morning. You’re not alone — 1 in every 5 women over 25 has acne.

Adult acne, in contrast to the teenage type, occurs more often in women. For some women, this is the first time they had acne; we call this late-onset acne. For other women, their acne never stopped from childhood into adulthood; we call this persistent acne. Many of my women patients have other names for adult acne, but they cannot be printed here.

It Must Be Hormones

We like to blame everything on hormones. In the case of acne, hormones contribute, but they are not the only factor. Stopping birth control pills causes a change in hormones and is a cause for acne in adult women. Similarly, using progestin-only birth control pills affects hormones in such a way as to cause breakouts. Pregnancy is a time of dramatic hormone fluctuations and for some women, dramatic acne. Similarly, menopause can trigger outbreaks. Despite these known hormonal triggers, most women who have acne do not have hormonal imbalances (they are normal fluctuations in hormones). Foods or supplements that claim to balance women’s hormones don’t. So save your time and money, they won’t help your acne.

You Can’t Scrub Acne Away

Exfoliating to open pores can help, but only when done in moderation. Harsh scrubs or repeated microdermabrasion will irritate the skin and make acne worse. Instead, use mild chemical exfoliators such as salicylic acid or glycolic acid which are found in many women’s cosmetics and in acne treatments. Products that contain benzoyl peroxide also help to exfoliate and will treat adult acne.

Don’t Give Up Your Scharffen Berger Chocolate

Although myths of chocolate and pizza causing acne have been disproved, it is true that consuming cow’s milk (which contains hormones) as well as eating a diet high in carbohydrates (which causes inflammation) can contribute to acne. Eating chocolate once and a while, especially good chocolate, will not cause or worsen your acne.

Cosmetics Cause Acne

Many skincare products contain ingredients that clog your pores, triggering acne. Pantene shampoo as well as many hair conditioners have been known to cause this problem. Also, sunscreens are notorious for causing acne. If you notice that your acne is worse around your hairline or that it has flared since you started sunscreens, then try changing your products; it might be all you need to clear up your face.

Post written by Dr. Benabio Copyright The Derm Blog 2009

WHY IS COFFEE IN OUR PRODUCTS?

2009-07-17T19:46:00.001-07:00

Caffeine Protects Against Skin Cancer
June 24th, 2009
The Derm Blog

So how does a dermatologist like me protect against skin cancer? I go to Peet’s Coffee.

There are plenty of reasons to enjoy a cappuccino in the morning (if you can still afford it), and preventing skin cancer might be one of them.

Studies of mice have shown that feeding them caffeine protects them against ultraviolet radiation, which is similar to sun exposure for humans. The protection is most effective when the mice exercise. (So the researchers basically make them drink espresso then hit the exercise wheel.)

While epidemiologic studies and animal studies are helpful, it is nice to have a scientific explanation to support the claim. New studies show how it works.

Researchers exposed skin cells that were growing in culture to caffeine (possibly when one of the graduate students spilled his Red Bull on the petri dish). They then exposed the cells to damaging UVB light. They found that the caffeine-treated, UV-damaged cells underwent programmed cell death. When cells are damaged, but don’t die, they grow into cancerous tumors. When damaged cells die, they are no longer a threat to the body and are safely eliminated.

As sunscreens become more sophisticated, ingredients like caffeine will be added to soak up the damaging oxidants or to protect the skin from developing cancer. Botanicals like ferulic acid, derived from ferns, have proven themselves as powerful additives to sunscreens and are the future of sun protection.

Although there is not enough evidence to advise patients to drink more coffee as a means of sun protection, do you really need another reason to have a nice macchiato in the afternoon?