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Disappointment.

A long road ahead as far as the eye can see with gray cloudy skies, photo by Illiya Vjestica on Unsplash

Disappointment.

Keeping it real here, hit a speed bump in the road. I want to share I had hopes to debut our UV Sun Gauntlet line for this Black Friday season, bu...

Bowl of home made plain yogurt with chia seeds, raw cacao and roasted pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top

Easy, Fast, Healthy Food Ideas

Tempt kids of any ages with this list of simple morning meal ideas to inspire you to prepare for your loved ones. These fast, healthy foods arrange...

GIF about opening storage container with one hand to reveal home made trail mix.

Polyphenols, polyphenols, polyphenols.

What is a polyphenol and would you eat them? Polyphenols help protect our skin from damage caused by sunlight - UVA and UVB sun damage. It's easier...

Image of designer, Sharone of HELIADES wearing a royal blue UPF sun protection UV sol Escape, in San Francisco, CA

DESIGNER'S STATEMENT

I started designing my own sun protection solutions with technical UV fabrics because I couldn't find anything on the market I'd consider wearing ...

This is a swatch of ballet pink and black polka dot fabric. This UPF 50+ fabric is one of several fabric patterns intended for the launch of our new #UVSunGauntlet line of sun protection arm sleeves and hand gloves.

Our New #UVSunGauntlet Line Is (Almost) Ready

HELIADES' #UVSunGauntlet designs, a new line of UPF 50+ sun protection arm sleeves and hand gloves for every day streetwear and active life is almo...

Chart that explains what UV, SPF and UPF mean and how to evaluate effectiveness of your sunscreen

What You Need To Know About UV, SPF And UPF

It's just five letters in different combinations, but still it's a bit confusing. Breaking down what these terms mean will help you make informed ...

Collage of orange and green foods rich in beta carotene like carrots, romaine lettuce, sweet potatoes, apricots and broccoli

Save Face, Eat Beta-Carotene Rich Foods

Eat orange (and green)! UV rays can break down the collagen and elastin in your skin. The collagen and elastin are two proteins that keep your...

What's The Best Sunscreen? The One You Commit To Wear.

Still true, the best defense for sun protection is to find shade and cover up with UPF rated clothing in order to shield your skin. Next, it's de...

Dancing With Fear: That Moment When Motivation Overcomes Paralysis

This post was originally published in our launch journal on December 3, 2017 A big thing happened this week. I inadvertently posted a selfie of a ...

Many Surfaces Reflect The Sun's Rays

Depending on where you live, the time of year, and the time of day, UV levels will vary. The strength of UV rays, also known as the UV Index, are ...

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UV Rays Beyond Violet

A while back I went to a local discussion about sun safety awareness and skin health. Belinda Ryan, organizer, and Dr. Amy Adams, dermatologist,...

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Sun Damage On Your Left

Do you ever wonder when you look in the mirror why you see more sun damage on the left side of your face? Researchers speculate this is because ...

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When UV Rays Are Like X-Ray Vision

Yes, those UVA rays are like x-ray vision. Did you know this type of UV ray can penetrate through car windows and cloud cover? As explained throu...