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What Is Good Value In Sun Protection Clothing

When it comes to sun protection clothing what is considered good value? Truly, best value is a relative term based on what's important to you. Perhaps you'd consider cost, how long the garment las...

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...

Introducing Our UV Sun Gauntlet Collection

Our sun gauntlets extend beyond the wrist and provide UPF 50+ sun protection by filtering out 98% of UV rays as soon as you put these on. We use a seamless sew method for comfort. Breathable, quick...

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, but as I stare at my eraser streaked production cale...

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 every day with my street clothes. I do not want to...

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 almost set to launch. Read how our founder sourced lux...

What's the Difference Between (and about) UV, SPF And UPF Ratings

  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 decisions to protect your skin from too much sun ...

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 ...

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 definitely a good idea to read the label on your sun...

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 working prototype on my social media.   A little ba...

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...

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, are quite knowledgeable about the topic and very ...