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Vitamin D is Much More Important than We Think

For most people, when winter comes, we tend to hibernate indoors. When it is hot outside, we go outside, but have been told to slather on sunscreen

Sun Protection Clothing Is One of the Best Inventions of Our Time!

Sun protection clothing is truly one of the lesser known inventions to the general public. However, if you are reading this you are already on your way.

My Granddaughters Big Day

I am a grandmother of 5 beautiful granddaughters that range in age from 2 years to 12 years old. One of the birthdays I remember very clear was

My Niece’s Dance Party!

For my niece’s 5th birthday, myself and my whole family were on a beach vacation in Hilton Head, South Carolina. My sister asked me to throw a

Water Shoes Made the Beach Fun For Me Again!

I love going to the beach, but I’ve always been a bit reluctant to go in the water barefoot. My feet are very sensitive, and walking on the sharp

I Am Allergic to the Sun!

All my life, I have dealt with a mild allergy to the sun. Every time I come outside in the summer, if the sun is shining, I sneeze. Sometimes I

Clown Drama

My daughter was invited to attend a birthday party for one of her classmates. She was really excited so I took her to Target to pick out a gift.

Sun Bumps

I still have the scars left behind as a result of a really bad sun allergy outbreak three years ago. For some reason my hands are incredibly

Red Hair, Red Skin

Being a redhead in a sunny climate isn't easy. I am not a sunbather by any stretch of the imagination, but I have had more bad sunburns than I can

Little Sister's Birthday

I remember when my little sister had her fourth birthday party. Her birthday's in July, so it was a hot summer day and evening. I always envied her

Whisper... Frown... the Train? What?

My favorite party game as a child was Whisper Down the Lane. For those that don't know, all of the party guests line up next to each other. The

Sunburn and You

It happens every year, and then some. Some are worse than others and some not at all. There are many ways to prevent them, all kinds of lotions

Overdosing on Light

So there I was at 15 years old, ready to go on a beach trip with my group of friends from church. I remember my mother telling me, don’t forget to

Double Burn

I am a white nineteen year old male and I thought I had pretty tan skin. I live in Illinois and I am outdoors all the time with my shirt off.

OUCH! Won't Do That Again!

One beautiful day in Florida, my husband and I decided to take out our little fishing boat we had at that time. We were going to do a little

My Sun Allergy

Sun allergies can affect anyone - but generally affect people with sensitive skin and pale skin, or those who are not used to excessive sun exposure.

Keeps My Toes From Hurting!

I really enjoy going river tubing in the summertime. A lot of times, I catch shallow parts of the river and there have been many times I would stub

San Jose, CA and UV Rays

After my super sunburn experience in Koh Samet , Thailand, I became more aware of sun’s UV rays in that it can traverse even beach umbrellas.

Koh Samet and Sunburn

In the summer of 2003, I was on vacation in Koh Samet, Thailand where the beaches are truly amazing. The weather was truly so good as this place is

Heat Exhaustion and Natural Spring Water

I had an experience of hyperthermia or heat exhaustion when we were trekking on a steep mountain somewhere in the south of Thailand on a vacation.

My Cousin and Basal Cell Carcinoma

My cousin who is now in her mid 40s has Basal cell carcinoma. She had Mohs surgery a year ago but now it has come back and we are all worried

Kids Party for All!

My nephew just had his birthday and I remembered both the children and their parents were so happy at that time. It was a complete party because

Birthday In June

It was the middle of June, about the twelfth. It was my little sister’s birthday party. The temperature outside was around the high nineties.

The Versatility of Water Shoes

When you are walking along a river bed or any similar terrain, rather than ruining your shoes or worrying about your flip flops coming off, consider

Water Shoes are a Great Investment!

I bought water shoes years ago, when I learned to snorkel. I threw them in my bag with my other equipment and thought I might only use them once or

Crispy...

When I was a teenager I like so many others worshipped the Sun. Every spare moment during the summer was spent either

Function Before Fashion with Bikinis!

Summer is time to bring out your favorite bikini. Bikinis are wonderful for cruises, lounging on the beach, hanging out at your pool at home, or

Sun Exposure: Protecting Yourself at the Beach

One of the most important places to prepare for exposure to the sun is at the beach. Although bathing attire by design covers less of your body

Protect Your Eyes!

Protect your eyes, is what I learned from taking care of clients with macular degeneration. Many people suffer from this debilitating loss of

Heat Exhaustion and Dehydration

Heat exhaustion, where do I begin? When I joined the army, and went to basic training, they sent me to Fort Benning, Georgia. In my time at

Protect Your Baby's Eyes

Dear Moms, Dads and everybody, I will begin by saying that 80% of your information is received by your eyes. Now you have an extra reason to

My Good Old Water Shoes

When I was just ten years old I went with my family on vacation to a destination by the name of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. My story about water shoes,

Summer in Hawaii

Summer 2004 was the year I went to Hawaii with my friend and I was determined to become tan. On a visit to the mall I bought a new swimming suit.

Sunburn "Miracle" Cure

We were out vending in the hot Arizona sun. Even in October, the highs around here can get into the 100s. A little sun screen, a shade canopy and

Girls and Bathing Suits

Girls, summer and swimming suits! Men have a really hard life! A cool girl in swimsuit is eye catching and head turning. But do men know how

Macular Degeneration

My grandfather was diagnosed with Macular degeneration before he passed away in 2000. It was very difficult for him to deal with, as he was forced

Looking For an Excuse

I was 24 years old and on my way to a dermatologist for some acne on my face. I met with the doctor and everything went fine. I thought to myself I

Too Darn Hot

I had my first bad sunburn when I was around 16 years old. I went to an all-day outdoor music festival, and since it was in Florida, I made sure to

Completely Preventable

As someone who worked several first aid stations for several different camps I can tell you that heat exhaustion is one of the most easily

Blistered

As a young girl I looked forward to the summer as any school aged person did except for one task that was inevitably a part of my summers, pulling

Fair Skin

As a person with very fair skin, I am familiar with the pain and embarrassment of getting very bad sunburn. Not only is it ugly, it is also very

Sand in the Suit

Girl's bathing suits are becoming more and more diverse as the number of children in the world increases. To date no one knows exactly how many

Don't Make Light of the August Sun

It was the middle of August a few years ago here in Alabama, and I had just come back from the University to the church. We needed to have the

Prevention Surgery

I had a large hemangioma on my forehead that was progressively reacting worse and worse to the sun and other conditions. I was a weekly beach goer

Modern Day Skin Protection

We've come a long way, baby since my teen years when we put oil on our skin and baked in the sun for hours. As an outdoor enthusiast I always

Protect Yourself From the Sun the Right Way!

I am a female with very sensitive skin, overweight and sometimes with acne. Somebody told me once if I stay in the sun, I will not have acne

UV Rays Harm Your Eyes

There is a misconception that if the sun doesn't bother your eyes, then sunglasses are not required. Eye diseases such as cataracts and macular

Working on the Beach

I thought of taking your work home is a privilege of managers or people who drive. A project, a company, a department. I imagined that I will not

Sport on the Beach

Summertime you can to do anything because it's summer and you are free to enjoy the sun and fun. Each year I go to the beach to get a nice tan and

Beach Umbrellas Not Allowed on Beach in Hawaii

My husband and I wanted to spend the afternoon on a beach in Hawaii. It was a sunny hot day. We put our beach umbrella up and spread out our beach