Summer skin care: Could be the season of the itch

Friday, August 1, 2014 - 17:00 in Biology & Nature

As appealing as the long afternoons, soaring temperatures and time outside can be, they also signal a harsh environment that can assault the skin. This elastic, tough covering keeps our internal organs moist while keeping out microbes, insects and UV radiation. It protects us from abrasions and...

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