How to Prevent Free Radicals From Harming Your Skin

Free radicals are constantly entering our systems. Sometimes they are caused by external factors such as pollution, smoking, medication, contaminated water, pesticides, alcohol or sun exposure. Other times they are caused by poor diet from foods that are processed, fried or even stress. Additionally, the body creates a small number of free radicals as it …

The Thin Line of UV Light Therapy: Benefits and Uses

Ultraviolet light (UV) therapy is the use of light rays to deeply penetrate the skin to alter certain skin conditions. Skin ailments such as eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, and lymphoma (cutaneous T-cell) all benefit from UV light therapy. These types of skin conditions include a high rate of skin cell reproduction which makes the condition spread …