Protecting You and Your Skin

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• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. N.D. "Sun Exposure." Revised Aug 2022. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/sun-exposure
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• Proksch, Ehrhardt, et al. 2005. "Bathing in a Magnesium-Rich Dead Sea Salt Solution Improves Skin Barrier Function, Enhances Skin Hydration, and Reduces Inflammation in Atopic Dry Skin." International Journal of Dermatology; 44(2): 151-7. doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2005.02079.x
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Cucumbers and the Art of Skincare

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Cool Cucumber Soup

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Elevate Your Skin with Aloe Vera

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Chelated Minerals and Mineral Absorption

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Getting to the 'Root' of Grounding Mats

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