Sun Damage: The Effects of UV Radiation On Skin

Sun Damage and Skin Care By Shannon Feetham

How does the Sun damage your skin?

You might have heard by now the importance of sun protection for your skin in the prevention of sun damage and skin cancers. Despite this, many of us do not always make sun protection a priority. As someone born and raised in the Mediterranean, I am accustomed to sunny weather. I do not burn easily and am not aware of the Sun’s immediate effects. It is therefore not natural behaviour for me to be pedantic about sun protection. After all, can it really be that damaging?

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Antioxidants and Their Important Role In Skin Care

Beauty of Skin Care Antioxidants By Shannon Feetham

The Beauty of Antioxidants For Skin

Antioxidants. Even if you are not remotely interested in science or health, you likely have heard the term ‘antioxidant’ thrown around before. Perhaps the first thing that springs to mind is a bowl of blueberries, or even dark chocolate. Both of these foods are often touted for their antioxidant benefits. But what are antioxidants exactly and what do they do for us?

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Hyaluronic Acid: The Complete Skin Guide

Hyaluronic Acid Skin Benefits by Shannon Feetham

Hyaluronic acid in the body

Hyaluronic acid has become a big beauty buzzword over the years. Marketers seem to have capitalised on the ingredient to no end, with the molecule being endorsed in every product from moisturisers to foundations to lipstick. With the constant reiteration of a term we may know so much as it is somehow beneficial and improves the look of skin. However, beyond simply being told that I should use an ingredient, I do like to look deeper into the science behind it so that I can make my own informed choice. So for those who, like me, hunger for even more information, here is everything you need to know about hyaluronic acid in skin care. 

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Welcome!

Hi! I’m Shannon.

Welcome to the little corner of the internet that I now proclaim my own. This blog fuses my love of writing and my fascination with the world of science. Through my posts I convey the message of beauty and wellness, and the deeper-layer workings of them. There is a science of beauty, an art to staying well, and a fine balance between the two.

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