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Our Skin Ages 7x Faster When We Eat Sugar

How is it possible that eating sugar could make our skin age 7x faster? Well, the culprit is fructose which is found in any form of sugar be it organic or otherwise. Fructose turns on the aging pro...

Save Face, Eat Beta-Carotene Rich Foods

This article was revised on April 30, 2020 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 skin ...

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 going to vary based on  Height of the sun in the...

Can Foods Protect Skin And Reverse Sun Damage?

Is it possible to protect and reverse sun damage with the foods we eat?     The short answer is YES -- focus on eating foods rich with nutrients, anti-oxidants, omega 3s and anti-inflammatory pro...

Sugar And Your Skin's Collagen And Elasticity

Reading Labels: The Case To Moderate Sugar Intake To Preserve Your Skin's Collagen And Elasticity   When I read that sugar in our diet contributes to aging skin it was enough to motivate me to tr...

Sugar + Your Healthiest Skin

Good genetics aside, when it comes to your skin there are a combination of things you can do to keep your skin healthy. Eat well Get plenty of sleep Lots of fresh air Regular exercise Consistent, ...

Minimizing Sun Exposure On Car Rides

Turns out my family loves a good road trip.   We started doing this when the kids were little - stuffing all possibly needed baby gear and other 'essentials' into the back of the Suburban...

Oscar Winner Nicole Kidman's 5 Tips For Balancing Sun Exposure

Read the real reason(s) Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman is so passionate about sunscreen