Introducing Eclipse Couture Women's Fashions & Founder Jana

Jana Eshaghian, Founder of Eclipse Couture
Women's Sun Protective Fashions

At SPF, we believe that we can make a difference in the lives of those who suffer from skin cancer, lupus and other skin diseases and disorders. Over the years, we have had many customers who have complimented us on our products, and then you have customers such as Jana Eshaghian. She was a former customer that loved our fabrics and wanted to create her own styles to help others. We'd like to share her story with you and the Eclipse Couture clothing line, which SPF has chosen as our exclusive women's fashions. We are offering 15% off all Eclipse Couture on the SPF Store website! 

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Jana's Story ~

In April of 2005, Jana Eshaghian, co-founder of Eclipse Couture, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, also known as SLE lupus.  Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which causes the body to attack it’s own organ system(s), resulting in inflammation of the tissues, swelling and tissue destruction.

Freckles are cute, if they are really freckles....

Freckles are cute! That’s a statement almost all of us have heard or said at some point in our lives. How much do you really know about freckles and when you should be concerned? The staff at here at The SPF Store (Sun Protective Factory) are dedicated to bringing awareness to some of the most easily overlooked signs of  skin cancer, melanoma, carcinoma, XP (Xeroderma Pigmentosum) and many other skin disorders. Having freckles does not mean you have a skin disorder, however what you think could be a freckle, might be a sign of a serious skin disorder. We’re here to help you know the difference.

Ephelides Freckles
Photo Credit Graur Codrin

Let’s start from the beginning. Freckles can be the result of having lower amounts of Melanin in the skin, which is a chemical compound that is made by our skin cells. It acts as the body’s natural defense against the sun’s harmful rays. People who have darker complexions and tan easier have a greater amount of Melanin. It actually reflects and absorbs UV Rays from the sun. Thus, if you have less melanin, you will have a lighter complexion and most likely freckles. Having freckles, is usually an inherited trait, which can also affect darker skin types as well, but is less frequent.