The Sunshine Dilemma We are increasingly aware of the dangers of sun exposure and the need to protect our skin from the ageing and damaging effects of the sun. There is another side to this story however, as sun exposure isn’t all bad. In fact, it’s mostly good! There is a complex relationship between sunlight, melatonin and serotonin. Melatonin is…

A lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough water in your body to carry on normal functions. Even mild dehydration – as little as a 1 percent to 2 percent loss of your body weight – can drain your energy and leave you feeling tired. Dehydration poses a particular health risk…

Suncream Application You must apply sunscreen liberally on all parts of your body that are exposed. A recent dermatological study published said, “Sunscreen users are only applying 50 percent of the recommended amount, so they are only receiving 50 percent of the SPF protection.” Because of the need for liberal application, expensive sunscreens can be dangerous to your skin’s health.…

There is great awareness of the damage that over exposure to the sun causes our skin, however we are not always as conscious of how damaging unprotected sun exposure is to the hair. The sun’s ultra violet energy impacts on the cuticle (outer protective layer of hair) almost the same way as bleaching a hair. Repeated or prolonged sun exposure…