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Sunscreen for darker skins? Actually no...

Written By Skinergies Inc.

There's no established relationship between darker skins, sun exposure and skin cancer.
For those who think darker skins need sunscreen as much as others to protect against the nasty UV and skin cancer, this is wrong. Darker skins shouldn't use traditional sunscreen, even less daily. Let us explain.

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Is Sunscreen the New Margarine? - by Rowan Jacobsen

Written By Skinergies Inc.

Is Sunscreen the New Margarine? - by Rowan Jacobsen

Current guidelines for sun exposure are unhealthy and unscientific, controversial new research suggests—and quite possibly even racist. How did we get it so wrong?

An interesting article by Rowan Jacobsen, that shakes things up and tells us what we don't necessarily want to hear. But it all makes sense, especially for us at Skinergies !

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Melanin as a natural sunscreen: the science behind it

Written By Skinergies Inc.

Melanin as a natural sunscreen: the science behind it
Regular, reasonable and unprotected (ie without sunscreen) exposure to sunlight has many health benefits, starting with vitamin D synthesis and melanin stimulation, and could represent lower risks of developing skin cancer. Unusual and controversial? Maybe, but it is not us at Skinergies saying it, it’s SCIENTISTS.

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Vitamin D Deficiency and Seasonal Affective Disorder. . . and the Light at the End of the Tunnel

Written By Skinergies Inc.

Vitamin D Deficiency and Seasonal Affective Disorder. . . and the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Somewhere in the ballpark of 10 million Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), also commonly called winter blues. Those who experience S.A.D. are. . . well. . . sad. And you can paint the sadness on a spectrum — from mild malaise to severe depression. For those who live north of a virtual line going from DC to San Jose, winter blues is a real thing.

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5 Absolutely Natural Ways to Protect from Sun Damage

Written By Skinergies Inc.

5 Absolutely Natural Ways to Protect from Sun Damage
Sunlight is an essential factor of life, and it is necessary for each of us to maintain overall good health. Adequate and chronic sun exposure is also the best natural remedy to sun damage. We at Skinergies have been advocating for mindful and adequate sun exposure as it benefits not only our skin but also our health in general: a growing number of research shows that the lack of exposure to sunlight is becoming a critical health factor, and that chronic and non-burning sun exposure could actually decrease the risks of developing skin cancer.

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