Summer Skin Care
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by Samantha
1y ago
It’s a beautiful day outside, and the sun is shining down on you, warming your skin to the perfect temperature. Like the plants and animals around us, we need the sun to survive—but exposure to the sun has a dark side, too. Extended exposure to sunlight, especially during childhood, can cause significant skin damage. Sunlight travels through the air as ultraviolet radiation (UV rays). There are several different types of UV rays. UVA rays play a role in causing skin damage such as wrinkling and premature aging of the skin, and they have also been associated with causing skin cancer. UVB rays ..read more
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Photo Month 2022 Contest Terms and Conditions
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by Jono
2y ago
May is Photo Month  May is photo month! Every week all through the month of May, we will be hosting content that covers a different theme relating to various types of photography. With content from industry leaders, professionals, and photo enthusiasts, make sure you don’t miss any by checking weekly! May 1-7 : Look out for videos on how to capture memories of your pets, family as well as creating personalized photo gifts in time for Mother’s Day. Featuring expert advice from Instax, Tamron, Sony and Canon. May 8-14th: Let us inspire you to capture your outdoor adventures. With videos cr ..read more
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Beauty Recycling Program at London Drugs
London Drugs Beauty Blog
by Samantha
2y ago
London Drugs is excited to be partnering with L’Oréal Canada to launch a cosmetics take back program with recycling leader TerraCycle! Customers can now recycle cosmetics from any brand in the box. The box of cosmetics will be sent to TerraCycle, who will carefully sort the products to be responsibility recycled. This will help us to achieve our waste reduction goals and commitment to sending zero waste to landfills, as well as educating and helping our customers to recycle! FAQ Q: What is accepted for recycling? A: Plastic and metal makeup packaging from any brand, as well as glass foundatio ..read more
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Battery Recycling at London Drugs
London Drugs Beauty Blog
by Samantha
2y ago
London Drugs has won the Call2Recycle® 2021 Leader in Sustainability Award for our customers returning over 62,000kg of batteries for recycling. Every year, millions of batteries are used in everything from toys to tech. But if those batteries are just thrown away and end up in landfills, toxic materials they contain can harm wildlife and the environment. That’s why Call2Recycle and London Drugs work hard to collect as many batteries as possible for responsible recycling. Thanks to YOU, our customers, we have kept a HUGE amount of batteries out of the environment. In 2020, the pandemic challe ..read more
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Valentine’s Day Giveaway
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by Samantha
2y ago
Valentine’s Day Canvas Giveaway – Official Rules At London Drugs, we celebrate ALL LOVE, with our collection of inclusive #CardsForAll Valentine’s Day cards that reflect all kinds of love, regardless of how you identify, your sexual orientation, friendships, or even the love you have for your pet! In this spirit, we’re giving 2 lucky winners a Photolab Canvas Gallery Wrap printed with a photo of their choice (value up to $80) To Enter: Like the post Follow London Drugs on instagram Share a photo of what you’d have printed and why, and use the hashtag #LondonDrugsLove Feb 14 – 18 2022 ..read more
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Easy Homemade Valentine’s Day Treats
London Drugs Beauty Blog
by Samantha
2y ago
If you’re looking for fun activities to do with the kids on Valentine’s Day, we’ve curated a few recipes you can try out to create love-themed treats! They’re easy to make and only require a few ingredients each. Keep reading below to learn how you can whip up these delicious delights while keeping the little ones entertained. What you’ll need: 2 bags of popcorn 1 package of cinnamon hearts candies 1/2 cup corn syrup 1 cup butter Directions: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together the cinnamon hearts, corn syrup and butter. Next, place the popcorn on a baking sheet with parchment pape ..read more
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Tips for heart-healthy living
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by Samantha
2y ago
Did you know that heart-healthy living could prevent up to 80% of the cases of premature heart disease and stroke? Sounds great, but just what does heart-healthy living mean? Heart-healthy living involves understanding your risk, making healthy choices, and taking steps to reduce your chances of developing heart disease. Understanding your risks Factors that raise your risk of heart disease include: • high blood pressure • high cholesterol • having diabetes or prediabetes • being overweight or obese • smoking • being physically inactive • unhealthy eating habits • being 45 or older for males ..read more
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Lifestyle choices & blood glucose
London Drugs Beauty Blog
by Samantha
2y ago
The most important aspect of diabetes management is controlling blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, and making healthy lifestyle choices plays a major role in achieving that goal. These healthy lifestyle choices fall into six main categories: Healthy eating While there is no single diet that is right for everyone with diabetes, there are a number of different eating plans that can help you manage your blood glucose levels, your blood pressure, your cholesterol, and your weight—all of which will help reduce your risk of developing diabetes-related complications such as heart attack and stroke ..read more
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Healthy eyes protect vision
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by Samantha
2y ago
Keeping your eyes healthy is an important factor in protecting your eyesight. Some eye diseases can lead to vision loss. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to keep your eyes healthy and protect your vision. The first step is to have your eyes checked as often as your healthcare provider recommends or as soon as you develop any new vision problem. Many of the lifestyle choices that contribute to your overall health will also have a beneficial effect on your eye health. Unfortunately, sometimes even making healthy lifestyle choices and taking precautions doesn’t prevent all vision proble ..read more
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Diabetes and Heart Health
London Drugs Beauty Blog
by Samantha
2y ago
People with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke than people without diabetes, and they are more likely to develop these problems at a younger age. This is due, at least in part, to the fact that high blood glucose (blood sugar) levels can damage blood vessels as well as the nerves that control the heart and blood vessels. Additionally, people with diabetes often have a number of other risk factors that increase the chances of developing heart disease. These risk factors include being overweight (especially if the excess fat is found around the waist), high blood ..read more
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