Skin Protection – A Look At UV Radiation And Other Factors
Posted by ecostinger on 30th Dec 2015
Fact remains that skin protection is among the most talked about topics when it comes to human health. In fact, research and discussion surrounding this issue has been rising in the last decade as people seek to solutions to protecting the skin against different elements. As the largest organ in the human body, the skin is most exposed to the environment. This means it is also the most susceptible
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Awareness of Skin Cancer - Causes Prevention And Treatment
Posted by ecostinger on 14th Aug 2015
Of all cancers, skin cancer is the most common. There are two main types of skin cancer; melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. The deadliest type of skin cancer is melanoma which is caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Non-melanoma skin cancer is majorly composed of Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC). SCC is the least common but most dangerous. Latest deve
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Understanding the Significance of Sunscreens and Sun Protection
Posted by ecostinger on 27th Jul 2015
Sunscreen is
commonly perceived as something that acts as a shield to protect your skin from
damage due to ultraviolet radiation of the sun. At times, we don’t even realize
the degree to which our skin may get damaged and prolonged accumulation of sun
damage may also lead to something as dangerous as skin cancer! Here, sunscreens
act as a saving grace by limiting this damaging exposure as the
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Swim Safe by Proofing Yourself Against Harmful Sea Creatures
Posted by ecostinger on 14th Jul 2015
Beaches
and seawater provide people the opportunity to indulge in recreational
activities like swimming, snorkeling, deep-sea diving and water sports. All
these activities whether performed in the close vicinity of the beach or in
deep waters offer chances of close encounter with sea creatures. Some of these
creatures might pass by your side safely, while others might be dangerous and
their
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