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Why You Shouldn’t Mix Sunscreen with Other Products: Protect Your Skin the Right Way

In the search for smooth skin, many people combine skincare products, layering serums, moisturizers, and makeup. However, when it comes to sunscreen, mixing it with other products can compromise its effectiveness.    Why Sunscreen Needs to Stand Alone Sunscreen is formulated to create a protective barrier on your skin that shields it from harmful UVA [...]

By |2024-10-24T16:51:51+00:00October 24th, 2024|Skincare Products, Social Media Trends, Sun Protection|Comments Off on Why You Shouldn’t Mix Sunscreen with Other Products: Protect Your Skin the Right Way

The Importance of Tinted Sunscreens: Why They Matter and How Brands Are Evolving

In recent years, tinted sunscreens have gained popularity as a multi-functional product that offers both sun protection and cosmetic benefits. But why do they matter, and how are brands working to make these products more inclusive?   Why Tinted Sunscreens Are Important Tinted sunscreens provide a layer of defense beyond regular sunscreen. They contain iron [...]

By |2024-10-23T13:55:51+00:00October 21st, 2024|Skincare Products, Sun Protection|Comments Off on The Importance of Tinted Sunscreens: Why They Matter and How Brands Are Evolving

PARSOL Shield: A New Breakthrough in Sun Protection

Sunscreen is an essential part of skin care, protecting us from the damaging effects of UV rays. However, the U.S. has not introduced a new active sunscreen ingredient in over 20 years. dsm-firmenich is now aiming to change that with PARSOL Shield (Bemotrizinol), a powerful UV filter that has been used internationally for decades. If [...]

By |2024-10-09T11:38:43+00:00October 9th, 2024|Sun Protection|Comments Off on PARSOL Shield: A New Breakthrough in Sun Protection

Seasonal Skincare: Adjusting Your Routine for Optimal Skin Health

As the seasons shift from summer’s blazing heat to winter's icy chill, your skin undergoes significant changes in response to the environment. The needs of your skin in winter are the complete opposite of those in summer, making it crucial to adjust your skincare routine to maintain optimal skin health. Let’s dive into the key [...]

By |2024-12-13T20:36:56+00:00September 3rd, 2024|Sun Protection|Comments Off on Seasonal Skincare: Adjusting Your Routine for Optimal Skin Health

Sunscreen is NOT Bad For You

Sunscreen is a primary defense against ultraviolet radiation on exposed skin. Some people believe that sunscreen does more harm than good and refuse to wear sunscreen for sun protection. They believe that sunscreens contain toxic compounds that will heavily impact their health. Many of these concerns stemmed from what is communicated on social media. This [...]

By |2024-12-13T20:24:49+00:00August 20th, 2024|Sun Protection|Comments Off on Sunscreen is NOT Bad For You

Korean Sunscreens: More Filters for Protection

More influencers are promoting Korean sunscreens on social media, claiming that those sunscreens are better than the ones produced in the United States. The claim stems from the fact that Korea has access to more UV filters than the U.S. Whereas the U.S. has 16 UV filters approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), [...]

By |2024-12-13T20:15:33+00:00August 13th, 2024|K-Beauty, Sun Protection|Comments Off on Korean Sunscreens: More Filters for Protection

Sun Protection in Skin of Color

Skin cancer is often associated with individuals with lighter skin tones, but it is important to recognize that people of color can also be at risk. Despite having more melanin, which offers some protection against UV radiation, individuals with darker skin are not immune to skin cancer. About 1-2% of all cancers in Black people [...]

By |2024-08-06T12:47:52+00:00August 6th, 2024|Sun Protection|Comments Off on Sun Protection in Skin of Color

PA+ Rating: Measuring UVA Protection

You’ve definitely seen the letters ‘SPF’ on your sunscreen bottle, but what about ‘PA’? The PA+ rating system is another measurement for sun protection, but what does it stand for and what do all the ‘+’ signs after it indicate?   SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, and measures how long you receive protection from [...]

By |2024-08-05T15:11:38+00:00July 29th, 2024|Sun Protection|Comments Off on PA+ Rating: Measuring UVA Protection

Keeping Infants and Children Safe in the Sun

The sun is out and the weather is warm...what parent doesn’t want their young children to go outside and play? However, one blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence can nearly double a person’s risk of developing melanoma–the most serious form of skin cancer. To minimize the risk of developing skin cancer, it is critical for [...]

By |2024-11-08T16:07:54+00:00July 28th, 2024|Sun Protection|Comments Off on Keeping Infants and Children Safe in the Sun

Introducing Powder Sunscreen

Sunscreen formulas are continuously evolving in different forms beyond the lotion everyone knows. One iteration of sunscreen includes powder sunscreen–SPF that can be applied with a brush. It sounds unbelievable. Is this sunscreen variation reliable for sun protection? What are Powder Sunscreens? Powder sunscreens are loose powder formulations made with mineral-based ingredients like zinc oxide [...]

By |2024-12-13T20:04:19+00:00July 22nd, 2024|Sun Protection|Comments Off on Introducing Powder Sunscreen
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