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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Understanding Sunscreen: Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreen is a crucial product when it comes to protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. There are two main types of sunscreens: physical and chemical, each with its own unique characteristics and benefits. Physical/Mineral Sunscreens: Physical, or mineral, sunscreens work by creating a physical barrier on [...]
It is highly emphasized to protect your skin when going out in the sun, but hair requires the same attention, too! Hair can get damaged from the sun’s UV rays and from summertime activities, such as swimming. The heightened stress on our hair leads to dryness, dullness, and unhealthy hair. How the Sun Affects [...]