Skin: It’s your body’s largest organ, and the first line of defense from the harsh elements that surround us. Make that “surrounded us,” as it were, because these days, for many of us, the days of put-putting around town outside are on a (hopefully!) temporary hiatus. Instead,...
As summer inches closer and temperatures climb, you might be inclined to make good use of your quarantined time by sunbathing in your backyard, on your balcony or even on your doorstep, if you absolutely must. It would be wise of you to put on sunscreen first,...
Quarantined or otherwise, people will almost certainly find a way to soak up the sun this summer, converting their backyards into beaches, planting lounge chairs on their patios and even climbing up onto their roofs if necessary. Hey, some people will truly stop at nothing to become...
Say what you will about this whole coronavirus thing, but my hands have never been cleaner. I’m washing my hands more often, for a longer period of time and with increased vigor. Not to mention, I top off the whole performance with a layer of hand sanitizer. Naturally, my hands...
One of the few outdoor activities you can do during quarantine is walk your dog. And if you read our blog regularly, you should know by now that applying sun protection before stepping outside is always a smart move. But what you might not know is that...
As you surely already know by now, bad, bad things are happening around the world, and therefore, just about everyone has been commanded to stay home until further notice. As expected, while many of us understand and respect the need to sequester ourselves right now, adjusting to...
Mistook your monthly magazine for a pack of One Wipe Charlies and flushed it down the toilet? No worries, here’s the online version! In this edition: The Nudist’s Guide to Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin Why is Sensitive Skin So Damn Sensitive? Should I Be Moisturizing...
As you brave the coronavirus pandemic by staying indoors, streaming endless videos and establishing a large depression in your couch, you might be daydreaming about relaxing outdoors, soaking up some sun and getting your bronze on. And while you might decide to do exactly that when your...
One of the perks of being in a relationship is always having someone around to rub sunscreen on your back. When you’re single, however — and if your friends, for whatever reason, refuse to lather up your hard-to-reach bits — you’re seemingly out of luck. Although you...
If your skin is pale, you’ve no doubt been tempted by the sweet, seductive allure of a “base tan.” As in, just go without sunscreen for an hour or so to get a little color, man — it’ll keep you from getting sunburned, and it’ll make your...
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the sun can’t hurt you, especially on cloudy days. After all, how could you possibly get a sunburn when it’s overcast and cold out? The answer is, easily enough that you’d be smart to make putting on sunscreen part...
In the interest of looking beach-ready, you may well be thinking about embarking upon a regular plan of at least the G (gym) and T (tan) in GTL. But if you’re vaguely aware that the sun is bad for your bare skin and wondering, “How can I...
