Tag: Sunburn

Deciding what to do with your liquid beauty products might be the trickiest part of traveling. Do you buy pocket-sized versions of your go-to's? Do you purchase miniature, empty bottles to fill with product yourself? Do you say “screw it” and ditch your liquids altogether so you can hunt down full sizes once your get

There are few things more addicting than a sunny day–the warmth, the beach, a chance to pull out that sundress. But if you’ve ever dealt with the irritation of a sunburn, then you know that too much of a good thing can be bad for you. And overexposure to the sun can cause *way* more

Most common cancer disease in Germany: skin cancer is often deadly According to health experts, skin cancer is the most common cancer disease in Germany. With early diagnosis, good cure, there are generally opportunities. However, if the disease is detected too late it is often fatal despite modern therapies, the discovery already of the Nobel

An ultra long-distance runner made the horrible mistake of forgetting to re-apply sunscreen during a 111km run – and it isn’t pretty. Mum-of-two Julie Nisbet had successfully completed an astonishingly long run along Hadrian’s walk in The United Kingdom which had her braving the elements for a jaw-dropping 21 hours. It didn’t take her long

You've just claimed a spot on the beach; the sun is rising overhead, and you're looking forward to a relaxing day of sea and sun. And speaking of sun — you mustn't forget to apply a generous layer of protective sunblock. But when you reach for your tube of sunscreen, you notice that it's long

Is it safe to get a "base tan" in the summer? No. There is no safe amount of tanning. Tanning isn't bad for you just because it comes with the risk of burning, which can cause skin cancer. Tanning is bad for you because your body doesn't even begin to tan until dangerous ultraviolet (UV)

Be careful this Cinco de Mayo if you plan to enjoy a margarita. Sipping on a margarita in the sunshine is a favorite summer pastime, especially during Cinco de Mayo celebrations. But the health risk from these drinks goes beyond a gnarly hangover. Second-degree burns and itchy rashes can develop if a stray splash of

Bank Holiday Monday was the hottest on record. Temperatures topped 28 degrees in some parts of the country. Today is also hot by British standards. In London, it’s 26 degrees and there aren’t many clouds in the sky. With sunshine comes sunburn. If you were out yesterday, you might be a little lobster-like sitting there