By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s hard to tell what kind of weather to expect from day to day during the summer in Mexico. Sure, during a sunny day, the temperature can easily hit the higher 90s spectrum, especially outside the capital and at beach resorts. But then a sudden downpour — it is, after all, the rainy season — can make
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS A Change for the Good Oriflame, the Swedish-based direct sales cosmetic and skincare brand, has just made a radical change for the better. Oriflame’s always-natural Love Nature line is now more eco-conscious than ever, with pure organic extracts, biodegradable formulas and sustainable packaging. The line, which includes cleansers, lush hand creams and a lush range of sweet-smelling solid
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS While at least 85 percent of Mexicans are aware that exposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer, less than 11 percent use sunscreen on a regular basis, according to the Mexican Dermatology Foundation (FMD). “That number is significantly lower than the comparable figure in other developed parts of the world,” said FMD president Rossana Janina
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world – more common than breast cancer and more common than prostate cancer – affecting at least 2.5 million people worldwide and 1.5 million Mexicans annually, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In fact, one in every five Mexicans will develop skin cancer in their
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