Sunscreen

atmosphere, the higher the chance our ozone layer will keep depleting. The depletion of the ozone layer lets in high levels of UVA and UVB rays, which are playing a large role in the formation of skin cancer. Ways to protect the skin are: Always wear sunscreen (even in the winter or on cloudy days. Cloudy days are actually more dangerous than sunny days!), wear hats, and limit sun exposure during peak hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Not only will it save skin from cancer, but it will also prevent…

both start to climb the edge when my parents call out to us. We quickly slide down and go to see the commotion. When we get to them they tell us they found the way to the twin fall. They tell us that it’ll be a long hike so my mom smothers me with sunscreen. It smells like expired lotion.I ask where and the reveal an open fence with a sign that reads “for experienced hikers”. Without hesitation, we start on the new trail. We are about a quarter of the way when I hear a humming and buzzing noise.…

Glittering sunlight bathed the world below it in shades of gold. The smell of stagnant water and juniper lingered in the air. Gleaming water flowed into Lake Billy Chinook from the Dechutes, Crooked and Metolius. All mixing together to form a long ended valley full of ultramarine agua that was often much too cold to swim in; But I did not care. Splash. Euphonious sounds of laughter and boat engines running rings through the valley, bringing nothing but a colossal smile much too large for my…

It famously appears in a “butterfly” configuration spreading across the bridge of the nose and cheeks. Some forms of Lupus are associated with photosensitivity, meaning patients must wear broad-spectrum sunscreen and install UV-blocking films on windows in the car/home, to prevent the risk of irritating the rash. Usually symptoms will dissipate within several days to weeks after ending the medication that triggered the…

What does the word cancer mean to you? When most people think of cancer they think of hardship, incurable, helpless, or maybe even tragedy. Up until two weeks ago I had never really thought about what cancer meant to me. I have been extremely privileged by not having to have any love ones endure this illness. That is until about two weeks ago when I got a call from my mom. Based on a recent study approximately 39.6 percent of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their…

consumers have found ways to even use them as substitutes for butter in baking, incorporating them into ice cream, cakes, and cookies. The skincare industry as even taken advantage of the avocado’s popularity, using its oil in various products such as sunscreen, cleansing balms, moisturizers, and hair conditioners. Overall, their popularity with a wide demographic of consumers proves that the demand for avocados will be relatively inelastic year round even if they are out of season, and as we…

All cosmetic products are made up of the same things: fillers, fragrances, emollients, moisturizers, minerals, binders, preservatives, sunscreens, and other compounds along with color ( Drugstore vs Department store...). Although drugstore products do tend to have slightly more fillers than high end products, everything else is the same for the most part (What are the pros and cons...). Drugstore…

What are sudoriferous glands, and where are they located? They are sweat glands and they are located throughout the body. 11. What is sweat composed of and what are two functions of sweat? Water, salts, urea, uric acid, amino acids, ammonia, sugar, lactic acid, ascorbic acid, and pheromones. Two functions are to regulate body temperature and rid body of waste. 12. Name two types of sweat glands and differentiate between the two. Eccrine and Apocrine sweat glands. The apocrine…

Cancer has a major impact on society in the United States and across America. In 2016 an estimated 1,685,210 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and 595,690 will die from the disease. The most common cancers in 2016 are projected to be Breast Cancer, lung and bronchus cancer, prostate cancer, colon and rectum cancer, bladder cancer, melanoma of the skin, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, thyroid cancer, kidney and renal pelvis cancer, leukemia, endometrial cancer, and pancreatic…

Understanding and Caring for Radiation Burns Resulting from Cancer Treatment Let 's start by taking a look at the underlying cause of radiation burns and what they are. Radiation therapy as a form of cancer treatment involves the use of targeted high-energy radiation or any one of a number of radioactive substances. These treatments are meant to help reduce the number of cancerous cells or eliminate them completely. As this radiation passes through your skin, the area being treated can become…