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Unlike White Shoes, Sun Protection Is Still In Style After Labor Day!

Just because it’s after Labor Day…don’t pack away the Sun protection! Summer may be officially over, the  kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter. While you might be packing the beach towels away in favor of the … Continue reading

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The Friday before Memorial Day is “Don’t Fry Day”

The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention is spreading the word that the Friday before Memorial Day as Don’t Fry Day. The Council want to encourage sun safety awareness by reminding everyone to protect their skin for sun damage whilst … Continue reading

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9,700.That’s how many American lives will be lost to melanoma this year. Take action for safer sunscreen ingredients!

It’s been 15 years since the Food and Drug Administration last approved a new general usage, over-the-counter sunscreen ingredient. With melanoma rates tripling over the last 35 years, it is unconscionable that the United States still does not have access … Continue reading

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Heatwave for Southern California – Have a Sun Safe Weekend

Los Angeles, CA – The heat wave across Southern California will continue today amid temperatures in the high 90s and low 100s, “An upper level ridge of high pressure will build over the area this weekend, setting the stage for … Continue reading

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Could the Cure for Cancer be Found in the Cat Box?

According to recent reports there is a bacteria inside the digestive tract of felines (house cats) that loves to eat cancer cells. T. gondiiis a single-celled parasite that is most often found in a cat’s intestines, but it can live … Continue reading

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Wondering How To Choose The Best Size Sunny Sleevez? Check This Helpful Video Guide To Measuring Correctly

Watch this short video to learn how to measure your arm for the best fitting sun sleeves, how to put on Sunny Sleevez and how to use the adjustable band for the best sun protection. The sun that gives us … Continue reading

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2014 Cobra Puma Junior Golf WORLD CHAMPION shows she is sun-savvy in her Sunny Sleevez!

Congratulations to Chloe, we are so thrilled to be shielding the arms of such a sun smart young golfer! My kids spent much of the summer vacation reading the shade or going for a swim but for first grader Chloe … Continue reading

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How Much Sunscreen Should You Apply? Check Out This Handy Graphic

Remember most sunscreens need to be applied 20-30 minutes BEFORE going out in the sun, that’s how long it takes for them to START working. Sunscreen must be reapplied EVERY 2 hours, more often after swimming, sweating or Toweling off

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Uh oh – Bad Idea Ellen

I like Ellen, I like her show but I just saw this invitation on the show’s website and think it really sends the wrong message. “Send Us Your Bad Sunburn Photos!” I know this is meant in the spirit of … Continue reading

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month -Find Out Which Household Items Can Help Detect Skin Cancer

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and despite sunscreen sales being higher than ever before so are skin cancer rates,  more than two million Americans each year are diagnosed, a number that is rising rapidly. The good news  is it’s … Continue reading

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