We're revisiting one of our all-time favorite photos (shot by Nadeau Creative MN for Edina Magazine) to discuss eye color.  Did you know that the color of your eyes may play a role in the health and behavior of your skin? For example, people with blue eyes are LESS likely to develop vitiligo than those … Continue reading The Eyes Have It

Why do we recommend sunscreen and antioxidants every morning? Even if you’re just going to the office? As you drive to the office, UV rays penetrate the glass windows, getting directly to your skin. Then once you get to work, you might unexpectedly pop out for coffee with a coworker. That’s a quick 5 minute … Continue reading The 2 Products We Never Skip in the Morning

Do you know what all of these sunscreens have in common? They are all FDA approved to protect your skin from UV rays based on very accurate and scientific testing. Having 5 or more blistering sunburns before the age of 20 increases your risk of melanoma by 80% (yes, you read that correctly.) You can … Continue reading Smart Sunscreen Choices: Leave Pinterest for Baking

There’s a reason we encourage our families to wear sun protective swimwear. Not only does it make reapplication go more quickly, but it gives a UPF 50 protection that doesn’t wear off if we’re swimming for more than a couple of hours. UPF 50 means that only 1/50th of the sun’s UV rays get through. … Continue reading UPF Clothing: You’re Going to Want to Try This