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Sun Care
Plain-language guides from our pharmacists. Questions about your own medication? Call either pharmacy and ask.
Sunscreens
With the ever-expanding array of sunscreens available today, it is difficult to know which one to choose. Here are a few things to consider to help you choose the best product for…
Medication & Sun
If your pharmacist warns you to protect yourself against the sun during your treatment, you should take their warning seriously! Some medicines are said to be photosensitive -…
Heatstroke
When a heatwave hits, people tend to worry first about their loved ones who work or train outdoors. But too often, we forget that the elderly, young children and people who suffer…
Myths About The Sun
Despite all the awareness campaigns stressing the importance of protecting your skin from the sun, the number of skin cancer cases in Canada continues to rise. Certain myths may…
Skin Cancer
Weighing in at about 3 kilograms, our skin is the largest organ in the human body. It protects the body against the environment, against dehydration, the sun, bacteria, pollution.…
Skin Redness
We often neglect taking care of our skin, but healthy skin does more than just look better: it keeps the elements and bacteria at bay and helps us interact to the fullest with our…
Dry Skin
The skin acts as a barrier. It keeps water and nutrients from escaping and, at the same time, stops foreign bodies and radiation from penetrating the body. The skin transmits…
Itchiness & Irritation
There are a lot of over-the-counter products (OTC) that can be used to relieve or prevent minor skin conditions like itchiness, infection, acne, sunburns or dryness. Learn about…