Sun

September Sun: Tips for a Lasting Summer Glow

September under Mediterranean skies has little in common with a gray fall. From Lebanon’s shores to the Greek islands, and on to Italy and the south of France, the sea stays warm, beach umbrellas still line the sand and the sun makes an unexpected encore. Yet this in-between season puts your tan to the test: repeated swims, the return to city ...

Summer Sun: Poisoned Caresses from a False Friend

Sunburn is a skin burn caused by excessive exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, especially UVB. Within hours, the skin becomes red, painful, sometimes blistered and may lead to fever or general malaise. For children and the elderly, the danger is greater: their skin is thinner, more vulnerable, and their immune systems are less able to ...

Golden Skin, Hidden Risks: The Nutrition and Beauty Truths Behind Tanning

Just like sugar, the sun carries a double edge—it caresses the skin, then leaves its mark. In summer, tanning becomes a quiet ritual: pursued on beaches, flaunted on Instagram and sustained by a booming cosmetic and wellness market. But the glow we chase rests on a false promise—the belief that bronzed skin signals health and beauty. In truth, ...