UVA

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 |2024-08-13T09:06:29+00:00August 13th, 2024|K-Beauty, Sun Protection|Comments Off on Korean Sunscreens: More Filters for Protection

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

Sun Protection: Application of Sunscreen Sprays and Sticks

As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, there’s no denying that the summer season is upon us. The days of wearing puffer jackets and sweaters are trailing behind as people have already switched out their winter wardrobe for T-shirts, tank tops, and shorts. These clothes, which are understandably worn to feel more comfortable [...]

By |2024-07-24T16:25:18+00:00June 24th, 2024|Sun Protection|Comments Off on Sun Protection: Application of Sunscreen Sprays and Sticks
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