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The 12 Best Sunscreens to Soothe Sensitive Skin
2025-03-18 15:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.By now, we all know that sunscreen is a non-negotiable part of any and every beauty routine. Everyone should be wearing sunscreen every day, period. However, even natural sunscreen can sometimes be irritating if you have sensitive skin. Many sunscreen formulations contain added fragrances, alcohol, or chemical sun filters that may bother sensitive skin. Sunscreen is important for everyone, but it may be even more critical for those with more sensitive skin. Sensitive skin can react more severely to UV radiation, leading to sunburn, irritation, and an increased risk of skin cancer, says Dr. Rachel Westbay, board-certified dermatologist at Marmur Medical. Sensitive skin often has a compromised barrier, making it more prone to irritation and inflammation. Sunscreen acts as an additional protective layer. She also notes that sun exposure can worsen common skin conditions...
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Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills: What You Need to Know
2025-03-18 13:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first daily oral contraceptive for over-the-counter use, giving people more options for nonprescription birth control. Over-the-counter birth control allows people to take control of their own reproductive health and removes barriers to care, such as lack of health insurance or difficulties obtaining a prescription. Opill (norgestrel) was approved in July of 2023 and is available in pharmacies, grocery stores, and online retailers around the country.As daily oral contraceptives are generally considered to be safe, over-the-counter birth control options empower the person by eliminating the need to visit a health care provider first. Opill was particularly lauded for its easy-to-read label, which was shown to help consumers understand the instructions and properly take the pill. Because of this, users are not required to see a healthcare provider, have an examination, or obtain a prescription, which offers convenience, safety, and auton...
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Considerations for Covering Over-the-Counter Contraception | KFF
2025-03-18 13:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Michelle Long, Karen Diep, Laurie Sobel, and Alina SalganicoffPublished: Nov 28, 2023Note: This policy watch was updated on April 17, 2024 to incorporate the latest available data.In 2023, the FDA approved the first over-the-counter (OTC) daily oral contraceptive pill, Opill, and more recently, the first OTC at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea, Simple 2 Test. With these OTC products becoming available online and/or in stores soon, the implementation issues raised about the availability and affordability of these products and other OTC preventive supplies have garnered the attention of policymakers and advocates. Private insurers and Medicaid generally require a prescription to cover OTC products, so even though these products will be available without the need to obtain a prescription from a clinician, coverage without a prescription will be limited without federal or state action.In October 2023, the Departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services issued a reque...
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