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| Basic Information About Skin Cancer: |
| Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types of skin cancer–basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas–are highly curable. However, melanoma, the third most common skin cancer, is more dangerous, especially among young people. About 65%-90% of melanomas are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. |
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| For more information, visit the National Cancer Institute’s Skin Cancer website. |
| Ultraviolet (UV) Light |
| Ultraviolet (UV) rays are an invisible kind of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. UV rays can penetrate and change skin cells. |
| The three types of UV rays are ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), and ultraviolet C (UVC) - |
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UVA is the most common kind of sunlight at the earth’s surface, and reaches beyond the top layer of human skin. Scientists … |
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| your BEAUTY |
| Gluten? |
| We often receive e-mails asking if our products are gluten free? What is gluten and why is this a concern for many consumers? Gluten is a complex of insoluble proteins, primarily gliadin and glutenin, that forms when wheat (also rye and barley) flour is mixed with a liquid. Gliadin provides elasticity and glutenin gives it strength (think bread making!). |
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| So why the inquiries? The dilemma is due to the fact that approximately 1% of the world’s population has Celiac disease (also known as: coeliac disease, celiac sprue, non-tropical sprue, gluten enteropathy), an autoimmune disorder in which eating gluten (proteins in wheat, barley, and rye) causes the body’s immune system to damage the small intestine. When people with celiac disease eat food that contains gluten, the lining of the small intestine becomes inflamed |
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| leading to the symptoms of the disease. The operative word here is, EAT! Unless a product is used on the lips or in the mouth, such as a lip conditioner, gloss, lipstick, tooth paste or mouthwash there is no need for concern. However, as you might expect, with the numerous blogs, internet sites and all of the self-proclaimed experts on… |
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| the DEBUT |
| Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50 |
| A sunscreen that combines high UVB absorption and dynamic UVA blockage in an elegant, matte finish with 10.5% zinc oxide and 7.5% octinoxate. |
| Nonwhitening, PABA-free, and fragrance-free for all skin types. |
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| monthly HIGHLIGHTS |
| May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Protect Your Skin |
| While you enjoy the outdoors this summer, protect yourself from skin cancer by using sunscreen, seeking shade, and wearing sunglasses, a hat, and sun-protective clothing. |
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| your STYLE |
| SUMMER 2011- CUTS FROM THE CAT WALK |
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| Styles, lengths and cuts were once again all over the place at the Spring-Summer 2011 fashion events, including buns, rolls and bobs, ponytails, and even big hair and teased side ponytails tied up in hair bows, a la the 1980′s Madonna look. |
| In general, styles are becoming more free and casual compared to super neat precision cuts of the past several years. |
| Bob |
| Back again this summer, the classic bob features strong graphic outlines incorporating. curves and sharp lines. Go for asymmetry – try one side longer or raise the back and lower the front. Mix lengths gradually, add volume with layers or stick to one length cuts. This is a cut that you can tailor to your… |
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